{"id":11324,"date":"2022-09-22T13:32:28","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T13:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/work.life\/?p=11324"},"modified":"2024-10-18T12:20:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T12:20:48","slug":"physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Happy: Physical Wellbeing in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Quick Links<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#Why_is_physical_and_mental_health_important_at_work\" >Why is physical and mental health important at work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#Heres_what_we_learned_about_why_physical_wellbeing_is_important_at_work\" >Here\u2019s what we learned about why physical wellbeing is important at work:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#%E2%80%9CIts_not_just_broccoli_and_burpees%E2%80%9D_how_to_monitor_the_physical_wellbeing_of_your_employees\" >\u201cIt\u2019s not just broccoli and burpees\u201d: how to monitor the physical wellbeing of your employees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#1_Physical_Exercise\" >1. Physical Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#2_Nutrition\" >2. Nutrition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#3_Sleep_and_self-care\" >3. Sleep and self-care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#4_%E2%80%9CWe_cant_be_switched_on_100_of_the_day%E2%80%9D\" >4. &#8220;We can\u2019t be switched on 100% of the day&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#Promote\" >Promote<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#Execute\" >Execute<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#Analyse\" >Analyse<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#i\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#Physical_wellbeing_in_the_workplace_an_expert_discussion\" >Physical wellbeing in the workplace: an expert discussion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#Why_is_physical_wellbeing_important_in_the_workplace\" >Why is physical wellbeing important in the workplace?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#How_to_monitor_the_physical_wellbeing_of_your_employees\" >How to monitor the physical wellbeing of your employees<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#How_can_corporates_be_convinced_that_physical_and_mental_health_is_important_at_work\" >How can corporates be convinced that physical and mental health is important at work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#Can_you_imagine_a_world_where_alcohol_culture_is_taken_over_by_exercise_culture\" >Can you imagine a world where alcohol culture is taken over by exercise culture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#Quick_tips_on_creating_a_heathy_work-life_balance\" >Quick tips on creating a heathy work-life balance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace\/#How_WorkLife_supports_physical_wellbeing_in_the_workplace\" >How Work.Life supports physical wellbeing in the workplace<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>What can employers do to improve their employee physical wellbeing offering? What routes and methods can they apply to ensure employees can better their physical and mental health at work? And what can employees personally do to live a more active life in a largely sedentary working world?<\/p>\n<p>To help answer these questions, we spoke to a group of three physical wellbeing enthusiasts and entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_physical_and_mental_health_important_at_work\"><\/span>Why is physical and mental health important at work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First up, we heard from Sally Lovett, founder of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stretchingthecity.com\/\">Stretching the City<\/a>, certified yoga teacher, nutritional health coach and author of \u201cThe Wellbeing Guide to London\u201d. Sally has hosted yoga and wellbeing retreats all over Europe, written for the Guardian, The Times and Code Nast Traveller and regularly speaks about wellbeing at workshops and events for the likes of Capital FM and Deloitte.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_what_we_learned_about_why_physical_wellbeing_is_important_at_work\"><\/span><strong>Here\u2019s what we learned about why physical wellbeing is important at work:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Sally hit us with some hard facts. The current workforce works harder and longer than ever before, with the boundaries between work, life and sleep becoming increasingly blurred.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201c1\/4 of British people are obese, a third of us get less than six hours of sleep a night, and a quarter of us will experience a mental health problem in any given year\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although neck and back pain has historically been the leading cause of workplace absence, it has now been usurped by mental health. With sick days costing employers a yearly average of \u00a3554 per employee, now more than ever, company bosses and managers need to ask themselves why employees are feeling the mental strain and what they can do to change it.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CIts_not_just_broccoli_and_burpees%E2%80%9D_how_to_monitor_the_physical_wellbeing_of_your_employees\"><\/span><strong>\u201cIt\u2019s not just broccoli and burpees\u201d: how to monitor the physical wellbeing of your employees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Sally believes in a 360, holistic approach to physical wellbeing in the workplace. She explained that if we\u2019re not addressing the various touch points of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, then we aren\u2019t as well as we can be.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Physical_Exercise\"><\/span><strong>1. Physical Exercise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With 20 million Brits found to be physically inactive, providing employees with the opportunity to move at work physically is a no-brainer to get people going and motivated.<\/p>\n<p>Sally listed Yoga, Pilates and running groups as potential easy wins to introduce into the working day. She\u2019s gone into plenty of workplaces where clients have complained there\u2019s no space to do any physical activity but has found that most can find room for chair yoga or even use YouTube videos of stretch workouts to invigorate and engage their staff, even whilst at their desks.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24216\" src=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Physical-exercise-at-work-Work.Life_-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Physical wellbeing in the workplace; a yoga class during a work break helps employees support their physical and mental health\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Physical-exercise-at-work-Work.Life_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Physical-exercise-at-work-Work.Life_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Physical-exercise-at-work-Work.Life_-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Physical-exercise-at-work-Work.Life_-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Physical-exercise-at-work-Work.Life_-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cPeople who exercise 3-5 times a week show an increased productivity level of around 70 percent, whilst their sleep quality is proven to improve by an average of 65 percent\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>She also noted the invaluable resources most of us will already have in our offices. Most companies will have a yoga enthusiast or keen runner in their midst. Reaching out to these physically active employees and asking them to champion their sport of choice is a great way to engage employees in a more active work day.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, physical wellbeing doesn\u2019t stop at exercise and with neck and back pain still holding on in the top 3 causes of workplace sick days, ensuring the ergonomics of your office are optimal for your employees\u2019 occupational health.<\/p>\n<p><em>Stretching in the City<\/em>\u00a0hold posture clinics, and Sally advises consulting an ergonomics expert or researching ways to limit these occupational hazards. Invest in standing desks, supportive chairs, and laptop stands.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Nutrition\"><\/span><strong>2. Nutrition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sally explained to us (as we scoffed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wheyhey.com\/?ls=en&amp;curr=eur#2\">Whey Hey<\/a>\u00a0ice cream) that what you eat directly correlates to your mood and performance. Sally has found that the key to healthier eating habits is often just education and inspiration.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cWhat you eat at lunch might ruin your day\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>She suggests using some of your company\u2019s social budget to order healthier eating options, all sitting down away from your desks, or even learning to make a new fresh recipe together.<\/p>\n<p>She said it\u2019s important to acknowledge that not everyone wants to do Pilates or meditate, but everyone is going to eat something at lunchtime. Think of nutrition as fuel but also as a way of connecting people, especially when studies show eating alone regularly can contribute to loneliness.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Sleep_and_self-care\"><\/span><strong>3. Sleep and self-care<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sally highlighted findings from the Great British Sleep Survey that found a third of us are getting less than the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep per night.<\/p>\n<p>Lack of sleep is proven to increase feelings of helplessness, increase lapses in concentration and measurably lower our mood. More frighteningly, it also increases our risk of developing diseases such as Alzheimer\u2019s, Diabetes and even the common cold. Sally explained that people may dismiss themselves as not being \u2018good sleepers\u2019 despite there being many practical things we can do to improve it.<\/p>\n<p>Sally referenced our sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) versus our parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) and explained that nowadays, we\u2019re spending too much time in the fight or flight phase. We are constantly switched on, and continuous exposure to the blue light emitted from LED screens means when our heads hit the pillow, our brains aren\u2019t ready to mellow easily into sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Employers can help this by implementing walking meetings, encouraging regular breaks, ensuring people take their full lunch hour and providing chill-out zones where the lights are lowered so employees can switch off.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24217\" src=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Wellbeing-in-the-workplace-Work.Life_-1024x653.jpg\" alt=\"Physical wellbeing in the workplace; colleagues enjoy a coffee break to support their mental health and work\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Wellbeing-in-the-workplace-Work.Life_-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Wellbeing-in-the-workplace-Work.Life_-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Wellbeing-in-the-workplace-Work.Life_-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Wellbeing-in-the-workplace-Work.Life_-1536x980.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Wellbeing-in-the-workplace-Work.Life_-2048x1307.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%E2%80%9CWe_cant_be_switched_on_100_of_the_day%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>4. &#8220;We can\u2019t be switched on 100% of the day&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sally has found it\u2019s as simple as instigating a workplace culture where it\u2019s okay to take a break, it\u2019s okay to send an email outside of work hours but it\u2019s also okay not to reply straight away. She explained that this constant pressure strains our mental health, and physical improvements can lighten this load.<\/p>\n<p>Self-care is inherently personal, but employers can encourage it by contributing to things like office massage costs and promoting a rest culture.<\/p>\n<p>Sally finished her discussion with some quick tips on monitoring the physical wellbeing of your employees and implanting your new workplace culture of workplace wellness:<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promote\"><\/span><em><strong>Promote<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a buzz around it by creating a launch day or week.<\/li>\n<li>Use internal comms and get senior team members on board to shout about your new offering.<\/li>\n<li>Advertise around the office and have your senior team sponsor and lead the first activity or introductory event you hold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Execute\"><\/span><em><strong>Execute<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose times that fit in with your company culture; if everyone leaves early, hold your activities at lunch or in the morning.<\/li>\n<li>Find out exactly what people want. You can\u2019t please everyone but don\u2019t assume you know; chances are you work in a multi-generational workspace.<\/li>\n<li>Do taster sessions and organise a range of events at first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analyse\"><\/span><em><strong>Analyse<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask for feedback.<\/li>\n<li>Include physical wellbeing perks in the personal and company review process.<\/li>\n<li>Find metrics to measure before and after. It will help to ensure your company takes it seriously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_wellbeing_in_the_workplace_an_expert_discussion\"><\/span><strong>Physical wellbeing in the workplace: an expert discussion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We invited an expert panel to visit our Work.Life shared workspace hub to give us even more insight into why physical well-being is important in the workplace. Our host for the evening was<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abouttimemagazine.co.uk\/\">\u00a0About Time Magazine<\/a>\u00a0founder, journalist and host of our Work.It podcast series, Angelica Malin. Angelica sat down with Sally, alongside\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gosweat.com\/\">GoSweat<\/a>\u00a0co-founder Alex Hind and Men\u2019s Health UK contributor and journalist,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/uk\/author\/720073\/jamie-millar\/\">Jamie Millar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Alex Hind, CEO and Co-Founder of GoSweat believes there\u2019s nothing more important to a business than the wellbeing of its employees. GoSweat for work is a wellness platform for businesses where employees can book anything from meditation to spin to quidditch. He and his team are constantly innovating the employee well-being industry, helping organisations empower and inspire their workforce, offering something for the majority, rather than the same old activities.<\/p>\n<p>Jamie Millar is a freelance journalist and contributing editor to Men\u2019s Health UK magazine, where he was on staff; before that, he was an online style and grooming editor at British GQ. He also regularly writes for publications such as Mr Porter, FashionBeans, Thread, The Jackal, SoccerBible and BBC Focus, plus consults for agencies and brands. He does his best to practice what he preaches, from five-a-side football to callisthenics and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.<\/p>\n<p>Angelica broke the ice by asking the panel about their personal wellbeing journey. Jamie boldly admitted it was watching Fight Club at sixteen that brought him into the fitness fold:<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cI realised that if I had a six-pack like that then my life would be so much better! So, I started to read Men\u2019s Health and got into the journalism industry. Now I also write a lot about fashion, but fitness and health will always be a real passion for me\u201d<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alex said that his journey started even younger, explaining he was never a happier child than when he had a ball in his hands:<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cI started going to the gym at 14 and now do a whole range of activities. I\u2019ll do whatever I can fit into my schedule\u201d<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_physical_wellbeing_important_in_the_workplace\"><\/span><strong>Why is physical wellbeing important in the workplace?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Sally said simply, \u201cBeing happy and healthy means looking after all aspects of wellbeing at work because our work and home life is now very blurred\u201d. She\u2019s found as she\u2019s gotten older that she is more intuitive about what her body needs:\u00a0\u201cSometimes I need to go for a run, and sometimes I just need to sit down for half an hour and have a coffee\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Alex explained that part of the reasoning behind GoSweat is that they felt wellbeing in the workplace was broken,\u00a0\u201cWe found it was a \u2018box ticker\u2019\u201d.\u00a0 Alex found companies felt obliged to pay lip service to it but that, actually,\u00a0\u201cthere\u2019s no one size fits all. That\u2019s why our platform gives access to multiple physical activities, so individuals can pick what they want to do\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He then references a BBC study on the relationship between physical activity and illness that found if regularly physically active people take an average of two fewer sick days a month compared to their less active counterparts;\u00a0\u201cIt isn\u2019t the cure but it\u2019s a great way of avoiding a downward spiral\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>And, as Jamie bluntly put it,\u00a0\u201chealth is life and death\u201d. Beyond the necessity, he believes,\u00a0\u201cif you want to do your best work, be productive and creative, then putting yourself in the optimum place to do that is where you should begin. Whether it\u2019s walking to work for more sun exposure or taking a break in the middle of the day\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24219 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace-Work.Life_-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Physical wellbeing in the workplace; employees stretch and exercise on a lawn during their break\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace-Work.Life_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace-Work.Life_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace-Work.Life_-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace-Work.Life_-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Physical-wellbeing-in-the-workplace-Work.Life_-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alex agreed, explaining that he conducts all his interviews over the phone and that one of his employees finds a day without exercise makes his brain feel\u00a0\u201clike a radio that\u2019s not quite tuned\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Jamie finds\u00a0\u201cmood follows movement [\u2026] even looking at a picture of green space on screen is proven to improve your mood\u201d. Sally agreed, saying that London struggles with a\u00a0\u201cnature deficit\u201d\u00a0and that this time of year,\u00a0\u201cdoctors find a high increase in patients deficient in vitamin D\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe best exercise is the one that you actually do.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Jamie Millar. All our panellists agreed that it\u2019s important to find the exercise that suits your body\u2019s rhythm. Alex said,\u00a0\u201cI probably should run more but I hate it. It\u2019s better to find something that resonates with you\u201d. Jamie explained it\u2019s also about striking a balance,\u00a0\u201cIf you do lots of cardio, fit in some strength training\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Host Angelica mentioned the rise of short, high-intensity classes, and Sally said she\u2019s spoken to people who\u2019ve struggled with sleeping due to intense workouts that leave them buzzing;\u00a0\u201cif you feel you can\u2019t sleep, swap out some HIIT classes with a yoga. If you\u2019re feeling lethargic, try a more active class as well\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_monitor_the_physical_wellbeing_of_your_employees\"><\/span><strong>How to monitor the physical wellbeing of your employees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jamie explained that\u00a0\u201cexercise is a form of stress\u201d\u00a0and that although athletes train very hard, they spend the rest of their time resting, getting massages and eating really well;\u00a0\u201cthat doesn\u2019t apply to most of us\u201d. Alex said he\u2019s exercised every day for over two years and it\u2019s now as ingrained in his daily routine, just like brushing his teeth:\u00a0\u201cIf you care enough and understand the benefits, then you can fit it in\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Angelica asked our panellists about the increase in home workouts and the correlation between spending money and getting a good workout. Jamie said that, as a freelancer, all human interaction is great,\u00a0\u201cespecially if it\u2019s at the gym!\u201d. Alex agreed, encouraging everyone to find a workout buddy,\u00a0\u201cone of the biggest benefits of exercise is that it can be social. Going to the gym alone can be a very lonely place\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>All our panellists agreed that that\u2019s what makes exercising at work such a great activity for team bonding and can be a way of combatting \u2018cake culture\u2019 in the office.<\/p>\n<p>Alex explained it\u2019s important to give employees leeway, \u201cIf they want to take a class in the evening or come in late because they\u2019ve been exercising then that\u2019s okay. They might stay an extra hour or come early, or maybe not. If you\u2019re micromanaging them, they won\u2019t trust you care about their wellbeing\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Sally agreed, saying it again comes down to flexible working:\u00a0\u201cPeople thrive at different points of the day, some are larks, some are owls. Wouldn\u2019t we all be so much more productive if we all worked out at our best times?\u201d.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_corporates_be_convinced_that_physical_and_mental_health_is_important_at_work\"><\/span><strong>How can corporates be convinced that physical and mental health is important at work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Jamie has found calculating ROI is the biggest challenge when approaching bigger companies:\u00a0\u201cit usually comes down to one individual and if you can get them on board, then you\u2019re on your way\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Sally said\u00a0Stretching the City\u00a0have ways of recording qualitative and quantitative feedback,\u00a0\u201cwe have forms, do interviews and provide monthly and quarterly reviews for our clients\u201d.\u00a0Alex said\u00a0GoSweat\u00a0are currently looking at new ways of measuring statistics before and after,\u00a0\u201ca\/b testing is inherently difficult to do, and you need a lot of time\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>All agreed that the sticking points are priorities, time and budget but that having a physical wellbeing champion- not necessarily someone in HR- is an important step.<\/p>\n<p>Jamie said it\u2019s worth pointing out that workplace wellness can be many things, not just exercise:\u00a0\u201cit might be going home on time or getting enough sleep. Lots of us feel guilty if we aren\u2019t staying as late as our colleagues or bosses, and that\u2019s silly. If you think of work as a form of training, you need to go home and recover before the next session. Part of being a responsible employee is to go home and get some sleep\u201d.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_imagine_a_world_where_alcohol_culture_is_taken_over_by_exercise_culture\"><\/span><strong>Can you imagine a world where alcohol culture is taken over by exercise culture?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Sally thinks it depends on the younger generations, and as they\u2019re drinking less it could definitely be a possibility, but it may vary between industries. Jamie noted the rise in \u2018sweat working\u2019 where people meet for a class instead of a boozy lunch.<\/p>\n<p>He cited\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s\/?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=the+joy+of+work+bruce+daisley&amp;index=aps&amp;tag=googhydr-21&amp;ref=pd_sl_15k6ob4d05_b&amp;adgrpid=60814646854&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvadid=310640510398&amp;hvpos=1t2&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=8159669644821920931&amp;hvqmt=b&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9045997&amp;hvtargid=aud-615477028318:kwd-564717867591\">Joy of Work<\/a>\u00a0by Bruce Daisley, podcaster, writer and VP of Twitter. He writes extensively on socialising without alcohol,\u00a0\u201csimple things like \u2018crisp Thursdays\u2019 which is nothing crazy or expensive but is a recognised time every week where the office downs tools and chats and eats together. Rather than losing the benefits of alcohol culture, it\u2019s transferred\u201d.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_tips_on_creating_a_heathy_work-life_balance\"><\/span><strong>Quick tips on creating a heathy work-life balance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Sally finds, as a mum, it\u2019s taken her time to put less pressure on herself:\u00a0\u201cI felt when he was in child care that I had to be working every minute, but actually doing something nice only for yourself is key to balance. I teach these things but it\u2019s not always as easy to practice what you preach\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Alex thinks the secret is\u00a0\u201cnot feeling guilty when you don\u2019t have it perfect\u201d. He said,\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m not a massive fan of social media. If you\u2019re constantly flicking through perfect images of fake perfect lives or comparing your boots meal deal to someone\u2019s avocado on toast, then you\u2019re left feeling terrible\u201d. Jamie agrees, explaining that he turns off his phone notifications most of the day,\u00a0\u201cWhatever job you\u2019re in, the vast number of notifications will not be relevant or life or death. Even just checking every hour or once in the morning or evening will improve your mood\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Sally said she\u2019s seen a rise in Out of Office emails which explain people are busy and won\u2019t necessarily get back right away,\u00a0\u201cpeople are taking back control, which is great\u201d. \u00a0Alex\u2019s company take that one step further and have a \u2018tech bucket\u2019 to hold people\u2019s phones during meetings.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24220 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Exercise-and-work-Work.Life_-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Physical wellbeing in the workplace; employee putting their trainers on to exercise after work, surrounded my their laptop, stationary and weights\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Exercise-and-work-Work.Life_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Exercise-and-work-Work.Life_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Exercise-and-work-Work.Life_-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Exercise-and-work-Work.Life_-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Exercise-and-work-Work.Life_-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_WorkLife_supports_physical_wellbeing_in_the_workplace\"><\/span>How Work.Life supports physical wellbeing in the workplace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Work.Life is focused on providing happy shared workspaces. All our locations across <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/coworking\/london\/\">London<\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/coworking\/reading\/\">Reading<\/a><em> and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/coworking\/manchester\/\">Manchester<\/a><em> offer bike storage for you to safely store your bike after an active and healthy commute, and our members enjoy free weekly yoga classes to both energise and unwind from a productive day.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Interested in joining a Work.Life space and gaining access to our member perks?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/book-a-tour\/\">Book a tour<\/a>\u00a0of a workspace here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What can employers do to improve their employee physical wellbeing offering? 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