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In a report issued on Monday by the International Diabetes Federation, the group estimated that 552 million people may have diabetes by 2030. Today, about one adult in 13 has some form of diabetes. Head of the World Health Organization’s diabetes unit, Gojka Roglic, states that a significant portion of future diabetes cases are preventable, as most cases of the disease are Type 2, which predominantly hits middle-aged people and is associated with weight gain and a sedentary lifestyle.
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, most Americans probably gain about a pound- certainly not cause for alarm. However, most people fail to get rid of that extra pound during the next calendar year, and wind up adding another one to it the following year.
Finding the time to exercise during the busy holiday season is easier said than done, so why not provide your clients and/or employees with compact, travel-friendly workout equipment like promotional pedometers or exercise bands to help them maintain their fitness regimens on the go? For amazing, “stay-healthy” promotional products that double as fantastic holiday gifts, keep reading…
Promotional pedometers: whether recipients opt to carry promotional pedometers to exciting holiday vacation spots like the mountains or the beach, or merely want to work off the extra pumpkin pie calories via a quick jaunt around the neighborhood, these handy devices make the simple act of walking rewarding and fun.
Jump ropes: the latest and greatest promotional jump ropes on the market track end users’ total distance jumped in miles or kilometers, number of jumps, and calories burned. While your target audience may have thought their days of double dutch are ancient history, they are bound to appreciate this updated version of a favorite childhood toy.
Exercise/aerobic bands: these versatile fitness accessories can be used effectively to tone and tighten a variety of trouble spots, including inner and outer thighs, arms, and abs. Pilates aficionados will love the added convenience of these stretchy bands, and will think of your brand every time they incorporate them into their workouts.
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