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Dialogue Former Olympian Professor Greg Whyte spoke at an FSB webinar about staff wellbeing and business financial health. The panel also included Christine Husbands, Managing Director, RedArc; Kate Dale, Campaign Lead for Sport England; personal trainer Tracy Griffen; and Anna Davison, Head of Workplace Wellbeing, ukactive
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How do you encourage staff to be more active? KD: With Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign (which is just as relevant to men) we shared stories – getting women talking about what they were doing, sharing photos of themselves getting active in normal, everyday ways. It’s about opening up conversations and finding out what is stopping them, and talking about what you are doing yourself.
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What’s the best regular routine for improving mental wellbeing? TG: The best cardiovascular activity for mood boost is lowintensity, steady-state aerobic
From the webinar
exercise for half an hour or more, three times a week. Go for a walk, go for a ride, go for a swim. Get your heart rate up slightly so you feel slightly puffed, but not exhausted, every other day. That will give the highest endorphin release.
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When does strenuous exercise become too strenuous? CH: It’s important to remember that it should be about enjoyment. Understand what type of discomfort is normal – and what is a warning sign and when it’s time to stop and see your GP. Make sure that it is safe and gradual and you get a benefit.
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How can you prove the link between exercise and productivity? GW: When you are trying to promote physical activity it has to become a culture from top to bottom, and when measuring productivity, it is important you bring the workforce along with you. Negotiate with them on what aspect of productivity they want to have measured, and ensure there is parity and fairness. Not only will you see what is going on, but your workforce will, too. Not just the personal benefits around their physical, social and mental health, but all the benefits they are providing for the company as well.
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