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Management
M any trends in the corpo-
rate wellness environment
are well known. Most
understand that sitting at
a desk, typing away, only
to get up every hour or so to walk
outside and take a couple of drags
on a cigarette is not the best way to
live a healthy life. From a dollars-
and-cents standpoint, it is not the
best way to get efficient, effective
work from an employee. Of course,
there are exceptions to these guide-
lines, but studies continually show
that movement is a key factor in
stimulating individual performance
and productivity.
While top-flight fitness rooms are
trending and are excellent in terms
of employee health, camaraderie
and retention, not every organiza-
tion has the space,
numbers or budget
for such an ameni-
ty. In these cases,
new options have
emerged.
For some time,
it has been sug-
gested that every
so often a worker
should stand and
execute stretch-
ing exercises to
achieve various
positive results.
There are some
pieces of equipment out there that
employees can even use at the desk,
continuing to work, while moving
the legs or standing. These pieces
can be great options, but can be
pricey, especially when extrapolated
to accommodate a good deal of
employees.
Performing stretches or exercises
at a desk can make some employ-
ees uncomfortable. Also, if you’ve
ever had a treadmill in your garage
or basement, you know how easy it
is to be distracted when attempting
to exercise in certain environments.
Stand up to stretch, hear that email
“whoosh” noise, sit back down to
immediately see who has pinged
you.
OK then, how can these concerns
be addressed? Building managers
can set aside a small area, or two
or three, depending upon the size
and scope of the workplace, and put
together a cost-effective, designated
space for stretching/light exercise
that can be done in between email
binges.
The possibilities for such a space
are endless and can be accom-
plished in a wide variety of ways,
including options with very little in
the way of equipment. Put down a
versatile linear vinyl tile or rolled/tile
rubber floor, supply stability balls
or a stretching cage and you have a
fun stretching/health zone that your
office tenants can use and enjoy
without having to change into work-
out clothes.
The separate space lures workers
away from their desks, promoting
a healthy break from work, both
physically and mentally. The result?
Fewer days missed due to physical
and mental exhaustion and sick-
ness, more productivity, a fun work
environment and much more.
In addition to the stretching space,
promote more healthy choices by
installing a bike rack and bike rescue
station, encouraging your employees
to ride to work or, perhaps, take a
ride during lunchtime. s
Jarrod Yost
Corporate
accounts manager,
Commercial Fitness
Solutions, Littleton
Commercial Fitness Solutions
A stretching and activity area similar to this allows tenants to leave their workspace
and get the blood flowing without having to leave their office building.
The possibilities for
such a space are
endless and can be
accomplished in a
wide variety of ways