Work from home has been a drastic change in our lives. We have been compelled to forgo the comfort of working in an ergonomic environment. Though not everyone is a fitness freak, we travelled to work, went for walks during lunch hours, and goofed around at the corridors with our colleagues while working in an office. Remote work, on the other hand, has made us more sedentary, leading to severe back strains, neck pain, insomnia, muscle aches and the list of health issues goes on.
As an employer, it would be a great idea to encourage your employees to engage in fitness activities. Although not all may have the luxury of visiting a garden or hitting the gym, you can motivate your team to explore different exercises that can be done at home.
Continue reading this article to understand how you can get going with a corporate wellness program for employees.
Yoga for Employees
You should incorporate yoga into your employees’ lives in order to improve their mental and physical health. Yoga is known to relieve body aches and stress, by increasing energy levels, it will prepare your team to work with optimal efficacy. 15-20 minutes of yoga is all that you need to keep your employees healthy and motivated.
Bollywood Bhangra
Love movies? Shake a leg and workout to the beats of popular songs. Don’t just be a bathroom singer! This intense workout will leave you feeling energised and leave you waiting for more!
Hula hoop Dancing
Purchase a hula hoop online and learn the dance with it. It’s an addictive, energetic and super fun form of exercise!
Movement Therapy
Combined with music, this therapeutic session enhances your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing by setting you free of obstacles in your mind and body.
Squats for Your Squad
The best thing about squats: it can be done anywhere! Encourage your employees to practice squats every day to strengthen the core and muscles of their lower body. However, support your team with the right instructions to avoid any kind of injuries.
Zumba for Employees
Zumba is a dance form that is one of the best stress busters for employees. It’s a full-body workout that doesn’t feel like one. Zumba improves cardiovascular health, builds endurance, burns calories, and makes fitness a fun activity.
Stretching at Work
Sitting on a chair for hours can have adverse repercussions. Ask your employees to take stretching breaks at regular intervals. It will help them alleviate work stress and reduce back as well as neck pain. People who work in bed should especially do the stretching exercises to maintain good posture. We would recommend them to stretch often since it will enable your team to look away from the screen in between work.
Though the pandemic has introduced us to the importance of healthy living, the increasing cases have discouraged your employees to focus on their well-being. Easy access to current affairs is only keeping them in the grip of anxiety. Yes, everyone showed great enthusiasm during the beginning, but it has dwindled down with time. As an employer, you can remind them to take their mental and physical health seriously. After all, your team is a priceless asset to the company.
At ExtraMile, we are an employee engagement and team building company. We conduct a workout session for corporate wherein we explain the nuances of various at-home workout exercises and educate them on the importance of physical activities. Contact us to book a session on employee fitness activities and help your team focus on their well-being.