Good morning friends. Wellness lifestyle allows you to truly enjoy life at whatever age you’re in.
‘Fitness at workplace’ is the latest mantra in the corporate world. Companies have realized that regular exercise boosts employee morale, enhances productivity, reduces absenteeism and signs of burnout or depression.
Nowadays, the corporate employees not only stretch themselves beyond their responsibilities, but also stretch their muscles in the office gym.
A little bit of planning and a few small additions in one’s office routine can help one a healthier lifestyle. According to a World Health Organization report, India could incur losses to the tune of $237 billion by 2015 due to rise in lifestyle diseases like heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer, because of unhealthy workplaces.
Here are some easy everyday things you can do to get healthy and fit while at your workplace:
Stay hydrated: Water helps your body with physical and mental performance, detoxification and digestion. Keep a water bottle at your desk and you’ll find it much easier to drink the recommend eight glasses of water each day. It will ease stress and result in sustained energy throughout the day. You can also supplement it with fresh lemonade and coconut water, etc, to avoid monotony.
Make reasons to walk around: Give yourself several reasons to take a break and move around after every 40 minutes. Simply getting up and moving around for a few moments can keep you focused, less fatigued and feeling better. For example, avoid ordering a cup of coffee/ tea at your desk, go and get it yourself or while speaking with someone on cell phone walk around till you end the call. Get down from your car if driven by a chauffer a few blocks before your office and walk the remaining distance provided you leave home 10 to 15 minutes before your usual time.
