I want you to sit back (you probably already are) and just think of all the things that you do in a day leaning forward with your arms out in front of you… for example, eating, working at a computer, cleaning, gardening, among many others. Now, what is your sitting posture like? Do you slouch on the couch at night to watch TV because your couch is actually too big for you? Or what about sleeping… do you sleep on your side or use 2 pillows if you are on your back? So looking a

We, at FitTime5, have been trying to educate you about all the dangers of sitting all day behind your desk. Hopefully, by now, you realize it is not good for your back, your legs, your circulation and a myriad of other concerns. But...have you thought about what you are doing to your eyes when you sit all day and stare at a screen for hours at a time? According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), the average American employee spends seven hours per day on the comput

Have you ever taken time to think about your sitting position? As you are looking at office chairs, or your own chairs in your living room, there are a few things to consider. First, if you sit all the way back in the chair, do your feet touch the floor? They need to be well-supported. If not, the chair is probably too big or too high for you. This can lead to pain in your lower back or legs because they aren’t supported. There a couple of things that might help: 1) try a low

So let’s ask you a few questions… How is your posture? Do your neck muscles feel sore or tired throughout the day? Do you ever get headaches throughout the day? All day long, gravity pulls us forward and down towards the ground. This can be very damaging to your neck, shoulders and back, as well as can lead to headaches, organ failure, and a long-list of injuries and disfunctions. As we look down, the muscles in the back of our necks lengthen (and actually weaken), whereas th

FitTime5 has had some big-time meetings the past few months. We have worked with numerous companies about adding our 5-minute stretching routine to their employee wellness programs. We are currently expanding to the healthcare, education, and aerospace industries. This week we will be launching to a few companies through their employee health channels. FitTime5 will be rolled out to over 120,000 people on Wednesday, May 22nd! More companies are seeing the benefits in adding a

Have you ever considered what stretching at work for 5-minutes, 2-3 times per day can do for your mood and productivity? Did you know that you can lighten your mood and clear your mind by increasing your blood flow and circulation and releasing endorphins. You can also avoid the 3 o’clock slump by boosting your energy level with stretching. And.. what about a change in your posture…. you certainly don’t want to be permanently “bent-over” because you keep your back in the same

We are so excited to launch FitTime5 to all our Android family! Your 5-minute secret to success is now available for FREE download on both the App Store and Google Play. All it takes is 5-minutes. You can do it once, twice, or as many times as you want throughout the day. But quit spending your whole day sitting at a desk and not spending any time loosening up. If you like our app so far, please leave us a rating and/or review. We really appreciate the feedback and support. W