Tuesday Jan 09, 2024

102. Your Next Posture is Your Best Posture | Movemate

Feeling the aches of sitting too long at your desk? In this episode of The Code, Dr. Andrew Fix from Denver's Physio Room invites Sohail and Ali from Movemate to discuss an innovative solution to the sedentary lifestyle many face in today's work environment. This Canadian duo is breaking new ground with their active standing board, aimed at encouraging movement and enhancing well-being during the workday.

Sohail's path to MoveMate began with a personal challenge – a hip injury sustained while playing soccer, which led to a revelation about the importance of staying active, particularly in stationary work settings. Ali, with his expertise in product design, initially created the MoveMate board as a thesis project. After experiencing its benefits first-hand, Sohail joined forces with Ali to refine and share this unique approach to workplace wellness.

The MoveMate board stands out with its unique design, allowing for independent foot movement and active engagement of the ankles. This feature not only promotes a fluid movement pattern but also makes the board accessible and beneficial for a broad user base. More than just easing physical pain, the board has been found to enhance users' focus and energy levels. But it's not just about physical health; incorporating regular movement into the workday can positively impact various aspects of well-being, including mental health.

Quotes:

• “Lack of movement is a massive problem. And we've all heard the saying, if you don't use it, you lose it. But there's not really anything that that is more true for than the strength and mobility and movement of our body, right? If you don't move your joints, if you don't lengthen and strengthen and challenge your muscles, you will lose access to the motion. You will lose capability of doing the things from a strength standpoint, picking things up, moving things, carrying things that you once remember yourself being able to do.” (18:17 | Andrew Fix)

• “We're just trying to make movement habitual, make it seamless, make it accessible.” (24:49 | Sohail Shariff)

• “It's way more comfortable to be on the board than to be off the board. You're flowing, you're moving and it's fun.” (51:07 | Ali Mapara)

Links

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