With existing sanctions and social distance measures, the Place has to be closed all over the country to reduce the spread of the Coid -19 virus, gym, corporate gym, personal training business, yoga studios and sports centers. Many of your employees, especially those who are now working from home, have been greatly affected by these changes as they can no longer follow their usual exercise routines.
Living at home has made it easy to create unhealthy habits with many of your employees sitting on a desk for a long time. If you add to the top of all this daily routine (such as careful form home schools), it is easy to understand why finding time for most has become more difficult.
Therefore, as a progressive employer with a strong health culture, you can find your employees to find new ways to maintain their physical health (through their mental fitness).
We will further discover under some points about how you can help your manpower fit and healthy, but the first here is a quick reminder about the importance of being physically active in the current context.
Physical exercise and mental health
Not exercising can have a negative effect on the body, but it can also take a toll on the mental health of a very flexible mind. Why? Physical activity is one of the best “mood booster” and it helps keep our mind clear and focused at stress hours.
Anyone who participates in regular physical activities will be aware of the release and positive psychological state of the Andorphins that happen after post workout.
Exercise has been shown to provide many mental health benefits, to improve memory and sleep, remove our minds from negative thoughts and even prevent depression. So this is a “no brain”. You need to move forward to help your employees better deal with these difficult times and to avoid psychological poor health.
Physical exercise and immune system
It is necessary to have a strong immune system to stay healthy, especially during pandemic disease. Well, research has shown that exercise can help with a low -sensitive immune system for infection. Exercise also helps prevent weight gain, improve sleep and support the heart and lung functions, two important organs that contribute to a healthy immune system.
However, inappropriate exercise (not too hard or not compliant with you) can also have a negative effect on the immune system, so it is always recommended to follow the advice of a professional (a virtual coach is a great alternative to remote workers).
Workouts
Many of your employees will participate in team sports or even individual activities in groups to benefit from social connections. This is an important way to stay connected with others and provide them with familiarity and support with the community. Nowadays, lack of regular access to these groups can further enhance the sense of loneliness.
Exercise is important for our fitness – but how much?
Let’s start with the good news – to get the benefits you don’t need to exercise for too long. Even an hour a week can make a difference.
Now, if we look at guidelines by the World Health Organization Health, the recommended amount of physical activity for a healthy adult is to collect the minimum 150 minutes Moderate intensity or minimum 75 minutes Very intensity throughout the week. It is also recommended to conduct muscle -strengthening activities for two or more days a week.
Here are some points to help your employees prefer physical exercise
1. Prepare a place in the house
Although most people’s Home, it is not possible to set up a full fitness studio at home, it is still possible to find a dedicated place to exercise. Like the workpace, it is important to work with your home staff that they are well set up, comfortable (temperature, natural light, air) and safe (not tripping or power risks). Only the things they need is a bit of space, possibly yoga mate or skiping rope, some music and computer or a tablet if they want to participate in virtual exercise classes.
2. Keep normal and set some goals
Staying on the exercise routine is challenging in the best time, but it is even more difficult during imprisonment with new pressure and disturbance. Whether it’s lunch time, in the morning before the family or later in the evening, it is important for your employees to set a clear routine. We recommend schedule their workout time in your calendar as you will have a meeting to help you prioritize it.
3. Promote from above
You should actively promote and encourage your employees to prioritize their health in these difficult times. Your staff should feel easier every day to take some time to exercise, and your senior leaders are not better ways to “walk walking” or share their health routines or show some virtual classes (or at least verify them).
4. Virtual team arranges the challenge
These challenges can not only promote regular physical activity, but they can also help improve contact and team harmony. Ours Fit 24 team challenges For example, the challenge of a entertainment month where 7 teams compete to achieve the goals of physical, sleep and nutrition to earn points. There is nothing like a good diet of healthy competition.
5. Add the entire family
When there may be a difference between the bounds of the home and staying healthy and living on the sofa, make an effective family normal. Being active with children can also be really fun as they have endless quantities of energy and ideas to keep you dynamic. Your people can also use this “pastor power” for your benefit. Their children can soon be their best asset to keep them dynamic and accountable. And they should not forget about the four -foot members of their family. More walks around the neighborhood or active playing at home can also mean staying together.
6. Take regular intervals throughout the day to stand and stretch
Without accessing the desk at home, many of your employees will spend more time than to sit. Their purpose should be interrupted every hour (we recommend applying alarms on your phone / computer as a reminder), stand for a few minutes and do some length. They should also consider taking phone calls and performing activities when a screen or keyboard is not required while standing.
7. What do you think about offering your team direct virtual workout classes?
Virtual exercise classes are a great way to keep your employees dynamic and track their physical health goals. They do not need any special equipment and they are very easy to set up. They also allow your employees to access a professional instructor and to communicate with other people in a fun way. The Jaurnable Works offers a wide range of classes through HIIT classes to yoga and palette (at all levels).
Although social distance has made it easier for your employees to develop stupid habits and it is difficult for them to exercise, there are still many opportunities for responsible employers to help their team so that they can be physically and mentally fit and better deal with the challenges.
From virtual coaches to online team challenges and virtual cooking demonstrations, we have more than a decade in reducing staff injuries, integrating and promoting productivity, and promoting healthy and mentally auxiliary cultures. Contact If we can help you and your employees visit these unprecedented times.
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