September 12, 2017

Standing Desks and More Movement in Classrooms Can Help Kids Learn Better and Be Healthier

Those who have been following the addition of standing desks to add more movement to children’s classrooms are likely already aware of the study from Texas A&M and University of Louisville that shows that stand-biased desks in classrooms can help cut down obesity by slowing BMI increases in students. These findings were published in the American Journal of Public Health last year, and have been covered...

September 6, 2017

4 Fun Ways to #KeepMoving During Football Season

Football season means long days spent with friends sitting on the couch, snacking on junk food and jumping up only to celebrate a touchdown — right? Well, maybe not. If you’re like a lot of people, you’re torn between enjoying the game and hanging out on the couch, but wanting to also be a little active. As it turns out,...

August 29, 2017

Mindfulness and Wellness in Corporate Culture

Happy, healthy employees are better employees. It’s no surprise then that according to a recent article in Fast Company, corporate culture wellness programs are a nearly $8B industry in the United States and $40B worldwide, with growth expectations of nearly 8% through 2021. The definition of “corporate wellness” has expanded as employers continue to recognize the value of new, more holistic...

August 22, 2017

Top 9 Habits that Productive Movers Have Mastered

Sometimes it seems like making time for physical activity in your life requires a superpower. After all, who has time to work and work out? But the truth is that striking a balance between exercise and productivity can actually make your life easier, not harder. We’ve outlined the top nine habits that help highly productive people stay physically active, too. They make movement...

August 15, 2017

6 Design Hacks That Will Add Movement to Your Workday

Our team at FluidStance wants to help you be moved, especially as you go through your workday. While we have some great tips for adding movement to your office for free, we’ve also been asked about ways that design can influence how much movement you get throughout the workday. These design hacks—which range from simple fixes to more in-depth renovations—can help any office...

August 8, 2017

7 Awesome Office Design Trends You Should Know About

When it comes to your office, you want it to feel like your home away from home: after all, you’re spending most of your day there, so it should feel and look amazing. Several office design trends are gaining popularity among professionals who want to redesign their office in 2017 and beyond. These are designs that promote productivity, focus, and...

August 1, 2017

8 Best Backpack Stuffers for Back-to-School 2017

Summer is winding down, and it’s time for the most exciting (or dreaded, depending on the kid) time of year: back-to-school! No matter how your kid feels about heading back into the classroom, they’re sure to have a long list of back-to-school supplies that needs tackling. Rather than sticking to the usual routine, spice up the new school year with...

July 27, 2017

7 Revitalizing Yoga Poses to Try at Your Standing Desk

Movement is essential to a healthy lifestyle: motion and balance are keys to sustaining one’s mental capacity and flowing through life with ease. Try these seven yoga poses at your desk, and watch how you and your work shift in a positive direction. Mountain Pose Tadasana: The most basic standing pose, this is great for posture and core strength. For this pose,...

July 20, 2017

8 Walking Tours You Won’t Want to Miss

Whether a casual afternoon stroll or a strenuous several-day journey is more your speed, there’s a walking tour out there for you. Walking tours are a great way to add movement to your vacation; some let you spend an afternoon exploring a new area, while others constitute the vacation itself. We’ve taken a look at eight walking tours that will appeal...

July 13, 2017

A Short History of the Balance Board

Here at FluidStance, we have a Paul Bunyan Balance Board of our own in the office. Another modern balance board, created by the famous WWII pilot Stanley Washburn Jr., was inspired by his meeting with children on Africa’s Gold Coast—the kids were balancing themselves on a plank and log. Washburn created his own version as a gift for his daughter...