any of use exercise on a fairly regular basis - perhaps weekly or even daily. We know this makes us feel better. What we have not perhaps understood until recent times is the improvement in mental well-being from regular physical exercise - but medical evidence seems to e fairly clear on this
Some people and some forward-thinking firms have taken this evidence - and the associated inherent confirmation by those carrying out regular exercise - and used it in the workplace - by building in regular, short exercise breaks into the daily routine.
These breaks - which some refer to as 'exercise snacks' - can be very short and very simple - a brisk 3-minute walk ,a couple of 'chair exercises' or similar. There is no need for a 45-minute gym session or a game of table tennis. They help alleviate (and prevent) fatigue, improve blood flow and cardiovascular health, improve energy and help workers focus better on the task(s) in hand. Of course in the longer-term ,they also help the fight against obesity and musclo-skeletal disrrders (and the associated aches and pains).
So, email less snd walk over to your colleagues' desks to take advantage of the 'free' exercise. Place commonly used tools and aids on high shelves to make yourself stretch to access them. These and similar 'breaks' will do some of the job- and can be added to with specific exercise snacks to build in a regular routine. After a few months, if you keep up this routine, your mental and physic fitness will improve - as will your productivity. Encourage others lower in he organisation to take similar, short, exercise snacks. Make sure your fellow leaders do the same to set an example. Improved productivity snd staff well-being. All at zero cost. What's not to like?
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