Born to Thrive
Corporate
Workshop
The E.U. is estimated to lose around 2.5% of its national GDP due to employees missing work. Studies suggest that health-related issues, including obesity, are among the leading causes.
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How to gain an unfair
advantage in business
and in life
The average employee spends approximately 13 hours sitting daily. This sedentary lifestyle is strongly associated with an increase in lower back pain, obesity, and preventable work-related illnesses. For instance, in 2020, Germany allocated 12.5% of its GDP to healthcare expenditures.
Across Europe, healthcare costs related to sedentary lifestyles are estimated to range between 1.9% and 4.7% of annual GDP, with an additional 2.8% attributed to hospital costs. The connection between obesity and chronic diseases contributes significantly to these rising costs, creating challenges for businesses aiming to maintain a healthy and productive workforce.
Studies from the United States highlight the financial burden of preventable conditions. For example, over one billion dollars are spent annually on healthcare for lower back pain, with an additional twenty billion attributed to employer costs for carpal tunnel syndrome treatment. These figures underscore the need for proactive measures to reduce the economic impact of preventable health issues in the workplace.
“I WENT FROM DAILY LOWER BACK PAIN TO ALMOST NOTHING IN A FEW WEEKS. SOMETIMES I FIND MYSELF WISHING IT WOULD RETURN, ONLY SO I CAN TEST MY NEW EXERCISES.”
Dr. Prof. Thomas Knoll
Urology department head of the Sindelfingen Hospital
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A Trusted Speaker
& Educator By
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Understand the cause and address the problem effectively.
Your default state should prioritize health, happiness, and strength—not be dominated by chronic pain and illness.
MOVEMENT CULTURE
Improve your movement, increase activity, and work smarter to achieve more.
Immunity
Support your health to protect yourself, your family, and your company from avoidable challenges.
SLEEP SCIENCE
Improve your sleep to enhance productivity, reduce mistakes, and support long-term health.
Movement
Culture
Move More for a Healthier Life
A study commissioned by the International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA) highlights the significant impact of physical inactivity in Europe. The findings estimate that approximately half a million Europeans die annually from diseases linked to inactivity, including coronary heart disease, type II diabetes, colorectal cancer, and breast cancer.
Currently, one in four adults across Europe is physically inactive, as well as four out of five adolescents. The economic cost of this inactivity is estimated to exceed €80 billion annually—€5 billion more than the global spending on cancer drugs.
Without proactive measures to encourage more active lifestyles, physical inactivity could pose an even greater threat to public health in the future, potentially rivaling the risks associated with smoking.
Move More for a Healthier Life
An Australian study indicates that prolonged sitting may have negative effects on lifespan, with each hour potentially reducing life expectancy. To support your long-term health, explore strategies to make standing and movement a more regular part of your daily routine.
Deskbound & Beyond
The average European spends approximately 13 hours a day sitting, a factor strongly associated with chronic back pain. Discover a ten-minute routine designed to help alleviate discomfort and support a healthier back—without relying on medication.
Move it or Lose it
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of preventable deaths, contributing to an estimated 3.2 million deaths annually. My ten-minute office movement series is designed to help you integrate more physical activity into your day, boosting productivity and supporting a healthier lifestyle.
“I WENT FROM THINKING I NEEDED ANOTHER LOWER BACK SURGERY TO ABSOLUTELY NO BACK PAIN AND RUNNING A 5K FIVE MINUTES LATER. I AM SHOCKED AT HOW ONE MOBILITY EXERCISE CAN MAKE SUCH A DIFFERENCE!”
Nikki Stevenson – United States Military
Sleep science
Sleep Better to Thrive in Life and WorkÂ
Sleeping less than eight hours per night can significantly impact your health and workplace productivity. Studies show that over 35% of working professionals sleep fewer than seven hours per night. In Germany, insufficient sleep is associated with annual economic losses exceeding €60 billion and over 200,000 lost working days (rand.org).
Can you truly function with less sleep? Research suggests that only 1 in 1,000 people can sleep fewer than seven hours without experiencing cognitive decline. Additionally, studies emphasize that “sleep debt” cannot be fully recovered, highlighting the importance of consistent, quality rest for long-term well-being.
Inefficient sleep can negatively affect your health, reduce your productivity, and place financial burdens on companies. By improving your sleep, you can enhance your energy, focus, and overall quality of life.
Learn how to sleep better, make smarter travel choices, and prepare yourself to face each day with confidence.
Poor sleepers reported an average of 2.29 days of unplanned missed work in the past month due to health issues, compared to 0.91 days for other workers.
Workers with poor sleep quality are more likely to change jobs compared to those with better sleep habits.
Improving sleep (both duration and quality) is estimated to save $32.4 billion in employee replacement costs.
Only 1 in 1,000 people can sleep less than six hours without experiencing negative effects. Statistically, the likelihood of being struck by lightning twice is higher than having this rare genetic trait.
Prevent your company from unnecessary losses by adopting a simple and effective sleep routine. Small changes can make a big impact.
Movement
Culture
Move more and support
longer and healthier life.
“MOVING” LECTURE
(90 MIN.)
- Understand the factors contributing to lower back discomfort
- Explore the three movements commonly linked to pain
- Learn effective breathing techniques
- Boost your productivity and accomplish more with less effort
- Make standing a regular habit to reduce strain and improve posture
Break (45min.)
- Practice what you’ve learned, take a coffee break, and relax
- Ask me questions about the lecture or your specific situation
- Reflect on your habits and the changes you’d like to make
- Focus on maintaining the progress you’ve achieved
SLEEPING/KILLING IT LECTURE (90 MIN.)
- Understand the factors contributing to lower back discomfort
- Discover the three movements commonly linked to pain
- Learn effective breathing techniques to support relaxation and focus
- Boost your productivity and achieve more with less effort
- Explore strategies to make standing and movement a natural part of your daily routine
My
History
At ten years old, I was diagnosed with ADHD, ADD, depression, and bipolar disorder, and doctors prescribed Ritalin, Adderall, and Prozac. Years later, I discovered that food allergies were the culprit –Â all my so-called “illnesses” were easily treatable with better food choices and movement.
Combine that with excruciating pain from scoliosis and poor mobility, causing multiple bouts of extremely painful tendonitis. Numerous doctors and physical therapists related this to my scoliosis and told me I could do nothing.
The medical profession’s lack of hope and empathy sent me on a mission to help myself and teach others to do the same.
I graduated in 2004 with an athletic training/Sports Medicine degree and in 2007 with a Master of Science in Human Performance and Injury Prevention. I have worked with organizations like the ATP, AVP, WTA, NFL, NHL, and MLB and multiple Olympic and world champions like Martina Hingis, Victoria Azarenka, John McEnroe, and Adrian Peterson, to name a few.
I lived in Cairo for five years, learned Arabic, and helped develop a top ten world-ranked junior – and was almost killed in the Egyptian revolution and kidnapped in Nigeria while doing it!
Doctors told Pam that life without pain was not an option. Now, during her summer vacations, she jumps out of planes and travels Europe.
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What my clients say
Don’t Just Take My Word for It. Hear directly from my clients and their success stories. Discover how others have found ways to return to the activities they love while managing their discomfort effectively. Their experiences highlight the positive impact of a thoughtful and personalized approach.
"Teaching yoga has done wonders for my body. However, there was a connection with my lower back pain I did not understand. David helped connect those dots and eliminated my lower back pain."
"I was a full time sprinter for the German National Team. The amount of training wrecked havoc on my body. David taught me how to work smarter when it came to addressing my tight hip flexors causing my lower back pain"
"This four week program is your solution when you have lower back pain and want to fix it on your own time. I had lower back pain for so long I was skeptical. Now I am a true believer!"
"I spent four years beating my body up in college tennis. Now I coach part time and have an office job that requires tons of sitting. David's approach taught me how to own my body, make better decisions, and prevent my lower back pain from coming back"
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“I want to combine the use of movement, rehabilitation & lifestyle to help others enhance and optimize their life.”
David Grant