Let's Movemate!
Watch the video below to learn the basics of using Movemate along with some tips and best practices.
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Setup
⦿ Positioning the board
⦿ Flooring and footwear
⦿ Lifting and storing
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Positioning the board
Place the board parallel to your desk at your desired spot. Clear objects or debris that may come in contact with the board while in use.
💡 Place the board directly infront of your screen or keyboard. See best practices below on how to easily reposition the board while in use.
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Flooring and footwear
Use Movemate on any type of flooring surface that is even and clear of debris. Use the board with socks, shoes or barefoot.
💡 Firm surfaces will provide greater range and freedom of motion - especially when twisting.
💡 We highly recommend socks or barefoot to get full the benefits of the board's unique natural dynamic articulation and sensory stimulation capabilities.
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Lifting and storing
Use the built-in carrying handles to grip and lift the board. Move the board under your desk, beside your desk or against the wall.
💡When underneath your desk, Movemate doubles as a footrest or fidget to keep you moving while steated.
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Get on and move
⦿ Stepping on the board
⦿ Basics of moving on the board
⦿ 5 foundational moves
⦿ Combination moves
💡 Movemate adapts to the natural motion of your lower legs. It's less balancing and more fluid movement. Be loose and allow your body to flow.
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Step one foot
Step onto one side of the board.
💡 Plant foot firmly to feel the ground.
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Step second foot
Step onto the other side of the board.
💡 Maintain shoulder-width distance.
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Find neutral balance
Tilt the board gently into a neutral stance.
💡 Apply equal pressure with both feet.
Basic movements
Shift weight and flex
Movemate mimics natural lower leg mechanics so you can be loose while flowing through movements.
⦿ Swing side to side
⦿ Flex ankles front and back
⦿ Rock front and back
⦿ Twist right and left
⦿ Stand in a neutral stance
💡 Allow your body to explore the board's movements naturally.
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5 foundational moves
A dynamic platform enables diverse movements which can be altered and mixed into combination moves.
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Stand
Stand on the board with zero motion by keeping an equal weight distribution.
💡Ideal for hands-on activities like typing.
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Swing
Shift weight side-to-side across the entire bottom curve of the board.
💡Shift to a wider stance for full extension.
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Rock
Shift weight front-to-back to perform a calf raise starting with a small range.
💡Bend knees slightly for extra control.
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Flex
(1) Gently tilt one ankle forward.
(2) Trace forward motion with knee.
💡 Tilt both ankles forward slightly to amplify marching motion.
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Twist
(1) Turn your upper body left/right.
(2) Allow your lower body to follow along.
💡 Hold a desk or swing arms in the opposit direction to help with twist.
Combination moves
Here are a few combination moves for you to try. Feel free to create your owns as well!
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Swing, hold and flex
Swing, hold position, and flex other side.
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Swing and flex ("wave")
Shift weight and you land on your heel.
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Twist halfway and hold
Rotate to middle and hold back foot.
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Stand and squat
Stand and dip down into a squat.
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Swing and twist ("walk")
Swing to grip the ground while twisting.
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Best Practices
⦿ Begin with mindful movements
⦿ Try hands-free work first
⦿ "Walk" to reposition board
⦿ Strike a healthy balance
⦿ Ease pressure with motion
Movemate is intuitive, but it is still a new experience. Follow these tips for an optimal experience.
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Begin with mindfulness
Start each session and new move by feeling your way a slow, controlled and deliberate manner.
✔️ Warm up feet and legs
✔️ Help create rhythm and momentum
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Try hands-free work first
If you're new to Movemate, begin with "hands-free" activities such as calls, reading, meetings, thinking, etc.
✔️ Easy way to explore and familiarize
✔️ Opportunity to replace inactive time
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"Walk" to reposition board
"Walk" the board to reposition by twisting in the direction you want to move towards and realigning the board accordingly.
✔️ Reposition with ease while working
✔️ Opportunity to move your body
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Strike a healthy balance
Start with 5-10 minute sessions 2-3 times a day spaced out throughout your day in the morning and afternoon.
✔️ Safely build stamina and strength
✔️ Build a sustainable habit of movement
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Ease pressure with motion
Standing still for long periods can create foot pressure. Flex and shift slightly to relieve this sensation or take a break.
✔️ Your body reminding you to move
✔️ Your body telling you to take a break
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Make your moves!
Movemate's intuitive flexible platform gives you the freedom to explore, play and even create your own moves and combinations.