Webble: A Skateboard under the Office Desk
Employees today are slowly not being conducive to good health, mostly because they are stuck to their office chairs all day. The adverse effects of a sedentary, of office desk-bound lifestyle are well documented weight gain, lack of energy, concentration issues and poor health result when we spend the larger proportion of the day not moving. However, the lack of regular exercise proves to be the major factor in fat buildup. Unfortunately, with no time to spare for gym sessions, most workers are left hopeless as they gradually increase in weight.
There are simple exercises that can be done in the workplace that are a good substitute for workouts. An employee can just stand up and do push-ups or chair squats, but that wouldn’t be appropriate in a corporate environment. If only there was an activity that requires physical exertion that can be done just within the office walls or even just under the desk. Enter the Webble.
Launched at this year’s NeoCon, the Webble is a cute little footrest you place under the office desk and push around with your feet, much like a skateboard. This device exercises the lower body and stomach muscles through the day. It will come in two models - the basic Webble and the Webble Air, which uses a soft mesh cover instead of the harder plastic of the Webble.
The product is just exactly what sedentary office workers need. Research show that there are significant physiological benefits that can be gained doing leg activities while being seated. Created by BriteObject, a company that was founded on the dream of lauching a portfolio of innovate products, specifically engineered the Webble with the office worker in mind. Using it is simple - imagine having a skateboard under your desk, but with multidirectional casters instead of fixed wheels. You quietly move it around under your desk as you work, making mild lower-body exercise an almost subconscious part of your work day.
Although the Webble is a fantastic device that can help you get fit, nothing really beats regular maintenance and good eating habits. In this day and age of fast paced living, it is still important to slow down and prioritize one’s health before anything else.
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