Category Archives: Workplace Wellness

Health and Happiness Matter at the Workplace

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Organizations are catching onto the fact that healthy and happy employees are more productive! According to a recent study done by the popular fitness tracker brand Fitbit, 80% of CEOs see corporate wellness programs playing a key role in reducing stress at work (even more than social events).

The workplace is shifting towards a more active environment where employees are expected to be less sedentary and more active. This means that it may be time for your company to start thinking about ways in which to implement wellness into every workday.

However, this is no easy task. Getting leadership to invest into workplace wellness usually requires stone-cold facts to support the investment. Luckily Fitbit Wellness put together a helpful infographic full of such findings:

Workplace Wellness Survey

On the Road A Lot? Here is How You Can Stay Active

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Certain jobs require people to travel often. Staying active on these business (or personal) trips can be challenging. Unfamiliar facilities, busy schedules, etc.

Fortunately, we came across a great workout routine infographic on the Fitbit blog to help you stay active while on the road. It was designed to incorporate a routine that could be performed in smaller spaces, like hotel rooms.

Keep in mind that the exercises below make up an entire workout session. If you’re looking to start off slow or work on a specific muscle group, narrow down the exercises and pace yourself. Start off with warm-up routines and eventually move into the more demanding exercises to get your muscles working. Remember, taking regular rests will help reduce muscle strains and injuries. After all, you don’t want to attend a meeting or a business function too sore to lift up your arms or legs!

Exercise During Travel Infographic

 

The Importance of Drinking Water

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Importance of Drinking Water: Man Water CoolerMost of us consume a variety of beverages throughout the day; we usually start each morning with coffee, consume sports drinks after exercise, or indulge in some of our favourite soda drinks from time to time. But how often do we drink water?

According to a study done by Brita, 78% of Canadians agree that they should be drinking more water than they do. As a matter of fact, the study found that less than 50% of Canadians are actually drinking the daily recommended intake!

So, why is water so important for us?

According to WebMD here are benefits of drinking the daily recommended amount:

Helps Maintain Body Fluids

Water is essential in the creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients and maintenance of body temperature.

Helps Control Calories

If you’re working hard to limit calorie intake, replacing soda or sugar-heavy beverages with water will do wonders for your goals.

Energizes Muscles

Dehydration can lead to an imbalance of fluids in your muscles, forcing the electrolytes to contract and for muscles to feel fatigued.

Keeps Skin Looking Good

Our skin has a lot of water in it. Aside from using lotions and moisturizers, drinking plenty of water can help keep it looking healthy.

Helps Kidneys

Kidneys help cleanse our body of toxins and drinking plenty of water aids that process.

Maintains Normal Bowel Function

Getting the right amount of water can help eliminate constipation as it keeps things flowing in your gastrointestinal tract.