Which is healthier: a senior who exercises or a twenty-something who sits at a desk all day? Only one of those two is more likely to retain muscle mass and prevent disease, according to new research from the University of Birmingham. Science Daily writes: A group of older people who have exercised all of their Read more…
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Technology
2018’s New Fitness Trackers Will Boost Your Body and Mind
This spring’s newest wearable technology fitness trackers and wearables are all about whole-body health. We’re always trying to keep up with the latest innovations and trends in fitness technology. After all, IncentFit’s thousands of users rely on us to work seamlessly with their favorite devices, and to introduce them to new ways to track fitness. Read more…
Research
What This Surprising Research Tells us About Exercise Duration
Get 10,000 steps a day. Take a lunchtime spin class. Do a two-hour yoga intensive. Try a four-minute high-intensity exercise app. Take the stairs. New research shows that all of those exercise efforts can make an impact on your health and personal wellness, no matter how long you exercise. In a study published by the Read more…
Workplace Wellness
What Unexpected Wellness Perks Should You Offer?
Step challenges are the bread-and-butter of workplace wellness employee benefits, and even broader employee benefit programs. They’re easy to run, easy to track, and employees know exactly what they’re getting into. But what if you could just as easily offer something more creative? While we love step challenges—they’re currently our most popular type of challenge—we Read more…
Workplace Wellness
Stress Awareness Month: How to Help Your Stressed Out Employees
April is Stress Awareness Month. How are you helping your employees avoid burnout, start feeling better, and generally practicing wellness in the workplace? If you type “stressed” into a stock photo website, you’re likely to find thousands of faces with furrowed brows and frazzled hair. More often than not, though, those folks are at a Read more…
