American professionals are some of the busiest working people in the world. A 2021 poll by Gallup found that Americans spend an average of 43.1 hours at work in a typical week. Moreover, this rate has fluctuated very little over the last few decades, meaning it’s unlikely to change soon.
With family life, chores, and relaxation to fit in, no wonder staying active is such a challenge! But, if you’re a business owner or manager, you know having a healthy and dynamic workforce makes sense. So how can you help your workers stay fit and productive?
Let’s explore some easy tips together.
1. Encourage Exercise on the Way to Work
Your employees’ journey to work is a great chance for them to keep active. It could be getting off the bus or train a stop or two early. Ditching the car and cycling or jogging to work could be another option depending on where they live.
2. Encourage Standing
Studies cited by the Mayo Clinic showed that sitting eight hours a day poses a similar risk to smoking and obesity. Give busy professionals a helping hand by giving them standing desks. These flexible friends allow them to choose to sit or stand.
You can also encourage standing meetings, which tend to be shorter and more productive!
3. Ban Desk Lunches
Many people eat their lunch at their desks, missing a valuable opportunity for exercise. Instead, you could encourage (OK, maybe banning is a little extreme) people to eat outdoors, give them a longer lunch to take a brisk walk or provide a communal space they have to get up and walk to at lunchtime.
4. Share Desk Exercises
Encourage your employees to take a few minutes each day to do some desk exercises. These brief activities can help to banish tight muscles, relieve stress, and keep them focused on the job.
Circulate a few ideas/YouTube videos and create enthusiasm at team meetings. Getting these initiatives going might take a little time and persistence, but your team will thank you for it later.
5. Give Employees Access to a Fitness Platform
Smart business owners realize that a little incentivizing can go a long way to keeping employees healthy. In line with this, the CDC recommends running “worksite wellness programs that promote physical activity.”
Many employers do not have space on-site to offer a gym or other sports facilities. But they can give employees free or special-price access to a fitness platform. This has many advantages, including:
- Employees access it at a time that works for them
- Can meet different needs and interests
- Generate a buzz in the office, which encourages all to participate
SportZtars - The Ultimate Corporate Fitness Platform
Sure, there are plenty of fitness platforms out there for you to choose from. But here’s what SportZtars offers that others can’t:
- Workouts based on the sports your employees actually love
- Constantly updated fitness programs
- Personal workouts from seasoned trainers
- Live classes
- Access to BattleZtars – the chance to play sports with other enthusiasts locally
Give your employees the gift of better health, and see the benefit in happier, more productive workers! Click here to check out our plans, or contact us online for tailored solutions today!
