#6…. Cubii: Under Desk Elliptical Machine 
The older we get the harder it is to find time to balance work, family and fitness. We typically achieve the necessities our bosses and families need and then forget (or are too tired) to care for ourselves. TeamPAR recently moved into our new offices (Please come visit us!) and I wanted to practice what I preached.
A small exercise room was designed for the health of all TeamPAR employees, inclusive of a bicycle desk. Standing work areas were designated for floor plan take-offs and project meetings to occur and a company Pilates class was added on Friday’s. But, I still felt that too many hours where spent unavoidably sitting behind a desk. Que the Cubii!
Cubii is a smart seated elliptical that keeps you moving while you work. You use your own office chair and this device wirelessly syncs up to your smartphone — tracking your minutes, miles and calories burned. You can burn up to 200 calories per hour if you consistently pedaled while you cross items off your to do list. That is what I call multi-tasking!
Cubii offers an app that allows you to compete with others in your office or elsewhere in the world. It creates camaraderie and allows people to expel their excess energy while remaining productive. Staying in constant motion helps improve employees’ mental and physical health.
According to a RAND Corporation study, every $1 invested in overall wellness efforts yields a return on investment of $1.50. Cubii is the only desk elliptical NEAT™ Certified by the Mayo Clinic for active sitting. When compared to stationary sitting, Cubii increases your energy expenditure by 84.5%. To compare, standing desks only increase your energy expenditure by 16.7%.
If it helps to increase wellness in the workplace, surely a reduction of sick-time and work stoppages will result. If used regularly, increased energy, muscle toning and even weight loss can occur. Every little bit of activity helps!
Lean on TeamPAR to help you create small but meaningful changes to your professional environment on any budget.
- Exercise, wellness, relaxation and mother’s rooms
- sit-stand desks
- seating that strengthens your core with improved ergonomics
- wellness equipment integrated into our sedentary jobs that improve productivity
TeamPAR has the tools to improve your environment and add value to your employees and their health.
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