The Discovery 925 Headset
Office workers spend an average of three hours on the telephone and two hours replying to emails each day, according to research.
Combined with the urge to snack on treats to curb boredom, this results that women are only burning 204 calories a day, which is the equivalent of a low fat muffin.
Not exactly great for getting rid of that post-Christmas bulge!
Typing for an hour burns a mere 150 calories, and sitting in an office burns around 102 calories.
Studies from Plantronics also suggest that people are less productive if they sit in front of computer all day.
Personal trainer and nutritionist, Vicky Warr, says: “Sitting in a chair all day results in aches and pains and leads to a poor postureâ€.
Therefore, experts advise that people take five minute walks around the office each hour to get their creative juices flowing, and a light jog or brisk walk outside at lunch time has huge benefits to people’s physical and mental health.
To encourage women to get more active this Januray, and because they know that we all love a good natter on the phone, Plantronics has released an exclusive, stylish headset in pink and gold to add some sparkle to the office.
A favourite with celebrities such as Eva Longoria Parker and Heidi Klum, the new Discovery 925 comes in a lipstick case and charger, and is the perfect accessory for desk divas!
Using a headset enables people to walk and talk at the same time, which can burn up to 1080 calories, which is the equivalent of over three Mars Bars.
Vicky Warr adds: “By using a wireless office headset, health and fitness is improved and tension and stress is reduced. Plus, it encourages a re-focusing of the mind and improves productivity from easy multi-taskingâ€.
Drinking plenty of herbal tea, rather than coffee, is another good way to improve well-being whilst sat in an office, as research indicates that peppermint tea increases assertiveness.
Taking a quick walk outdoors is also advised, as this helps to release ‘endorphins’, lifting people’s mood and making them more upbeat, more capable of handling tricky tasks and communicating more efficiently with clients and colleagues.
By Kay Taylor.