This new book expands on the theme by offering hundreds of combinations of exercises and routines specifically for people who work at a computer or a desk for long periods of time. Stationary bikes, treadmills, stair masters and other exercise machines are another way to go. Some fold up and fit in a closet or corner of your home or office. There's even an exercise bicycle, called the Cyber Cycle, which employs virtual reality. The rider wears glasses that create a 360 degree imaginary landscape.
Handlebars appear on-screen to orient the cyclist, who controls speed by pedaling.
The developer has included a game in which the rider collects points by picking up imaginary bottles littering the road. Many companies are taking a more active role in promoting the health of their employees, offering health care screenings, weight management classes, nutrition programs and on-site fitness centers. It's also a very tangible way for management to show that they care about employees, which boosts morale. In addition to a full range of wellness programs, Boehringer Ingelheim has a 400-member capacity fitness center with exercise machines, free weights, Nautilus, aerobics and exercise classes and an outdoor walking or jogging path. We've found that people are much more likely to stick with an exercise program if they can fit it in here at the work site, either before or after work, or during their lunch break.