Health & Wellness
The Best Wellness Gear for Remote Workers
Working from home is great — until you realize you're sitting for 10 hours a day, skipping walks, and forgetting to stretch. A wellness stipend is the perfect way to counter the sedentary reality of remote work. Here's the gear we recommend specifically for remote workers.
Top Picks
What to Look For
- Prioritize items that combat sitting: a standing desk, a foam roller, resistance bands, and a yoga mat.
- Short, frequent workouts beat long rare ones — adjustable dumbbells are a remote worker's best friend.
- Invest in one recovery tool (massage gun or foam roller) for post-desk work mobility.
- A meditation app helps manage the always-on stress of working from home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Resistance bands, a foam roller, a yoga mat, and a meditation app cover the biggest needs for under $150 total.
Yes. They're separate benefit pools — you can (and should) use both.
Schedule movement like a meeting. 10-minute stretch breaks every 2 hours, a 20-minute workout at lunch, and a 5-minute meditation before bed adds up fast.
Yes. Peloton Digital, Headspace, Calm, Strava Premium, and similar apps are commonly reimbursable.