This is good news for employers who want their employees to be more active. It can be difficult to motivate employees to exercise and there are many individuals who are tied to their desks throughout the day. And while exercise is still one of the best methods for the prevention of heart disease, every bit of movement helps. Simply standing more than two hours per day is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events than sitting all day.
The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends 150 minutes of weekly moderate exercise or 75 minutes of weekly vigorous exercise, but approximately 50 percent of Americans fall short of this weekly recommendation. For those employees who fall short, small movements can help – and eventually these employees may be interested in pursuing more vigorous activities.
Employers can work with their wellness provider to offer other options for movement such as stretching classes, standing desks, yoga or walking meetings. Employees can also be encouraged to walk away from the computer and stop by a colleague’s office rather than using email, to take advantage of the stairs when available, to park their car further from the entrance to the office building or to stand at their desk when on the phone. Small intervals of movement can help improve overall employee health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems.
Wellness Workdays works with companies at all ranges of the exercise spectrum and meets your employees where they are -- weekend warrior, moderate exerciser or inactive. We have helped thousands of employees to move more and make it part of their everyday life. Contact us to learn more about what we can do for your employees.
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