Hong Kong people work the longest hours in the world, with a median working week of 44 hours. The longer you work, the more time you sit. A questionnaire survey conducted by the Hong Kong Recreation and Sports Professionals Association in 2021 showed that more than 60% of respondents said they had no time to exercise due to busy work and long working hours. Although most people are aware of the harm caused by long periods of sitting and little exercise, the heavy work and family pressures make most Hong Kong people breathless and may not have the energy and mental strength to go to the gym to exercise in their spare time.
Fortunately, with the advancement of technology, there are many fitness equipment designed specifically for offices on the market, allowing people to exercise without going to the gym, and even work while exercising, killing two birds with one stone. For example, the mini elliptical machine and foldable treadmill specially designed for lifting desks can enable users to make full use of their working time and exercise while working anytime and anywhere.
You can easily do aerobic exercise at home or in the office, which is suitable for those who want to pursue a healthy life. If you are interested in adding fitness equipment to your office environment, you may want to learn more about the benefits of office fitness equipment.
- Gain muscle and lose fat to get in shape
A small mini elliptical machine can burn about 120 calories per hour, which is equivalent to half a bowl of rice. In addition to improving aerobic exercise performance and enhancing cardiopulmonary function, using it with a lifting table can also focus on training large muscles in the lower body such as thighs, buttocks and calves without hurting the knees. Long-term use can also tighten the lines.
- Improved health
If you want to effectively improve your overall health, standing and alternating movements alone may not be enough. The American College of Sports Medicine published a study in 2015 that found using fitness equipment while working can improve health. The experiment required the subjects to use the under-desk treadmill for an average of two hours on weekdays for two months. Without changing their eating habits, the results showed that the subjects' blood pressure improved significantly and their sleep quality also improved. It can be seen that the health benefits brought by fitness equipment designed specifically for offices are very significant.
- Helps reduce stress and improve work performance
Nowadays, Hong Kong people sit for long periods of time and do little exercise, and are always glued to their mobile phones, which can easily lead to muscle tension and excessive mental stress. Studies have shown that regular exercise can help release the mental stress that the body should bear, causing the body to produce more hormones that make people happy and relaxed. In addition, the dopamine released by exercise can improve the problem of inattention, give people a feeling of relaxation and satisfaction, and keep the brain awake, thereby increasing brain power, improving memory and increasing work efficiency. Under-desk fitness equipment is designed specifically for office environments. Its smooth and silent design means the volume is less than 30 decibels even when in operation, so there is no need to worry about being distracted by noise and affecting work performance.
