Jagoda Szymkowiak Encourages Physical Activity in Public Places
Meghan Young — July 5, 2011 — Art & Design
References: plusmood
It has been proven that sitting in a seated position for an extended period of time can be hazardous to one's health, which is where Jagoda Szymkowiak's Master Project comes in handy. Created to encourage physical activity in spaces and places that do not provide such options, it is essentially a stationary springboard.
Inspired by the waiting times experienced in international airports, Jagoda Szymkowiak decided to tackle the problem of constant sitting in anticipation of boarding time. These springboards would be placed in areas of the airport (or even in workspaces and shopping centers) to ensure that people counter the negative effect on the human cardiovascular system that occurs when sitting too long.
Jagoda Szymkowiak's springboard has four movements: front-back balance, right-left balance, balance during circular movement and balance during 'surfing' movement.
Inspired by the waiting times experienced in international airports, Jagoda Szymkowiak decided to tackle the problem of constant sitting in anticipation of boarding time. These springboards would be placed in areas of the airport (or even in workspaces and shopping centers) to ensure that people counter the negative effect on the human cardiovascular system that occurs when sitting too long.
Jagoda Szymkowiak's springboard has four movements: front-back balance, right-left balance, balance during circular movement and balance during 'surfing' movement.
Trend Themes
1. Active Seating Solutions - Businesses can develop seating solutions that encourage physical activity and improve the health of people who sit for extended periods.
2. Public Health Innovation - Innovators can create solutions that promote physical activity and improve public health in places such as airports or shopping centers.
3. Functional Fitness Tools - Fitness businesses can create new tools that promote functional fitness and active lifestyles, such as stationary springboards for use in public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Furniture companies can develop active seating solutions that promote physical activity and improve public health for those who sit for extended periods, such as office workers.
2. Airports and Transportation - Airports and other transportation hubs can incorporate active seating solutions and functional fitness tools like stationary springboards to promote physical activity and improve passenger health.
3. Fitness and Recreation - Fitness and recreation businesses can develop new tools that promote functional fitness and active lifestyles, such as stationary springboards for use in public spaces like shopping malls.
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