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Staying fit at work

June 21, 2018

4 small changes to make your workplace healthier

Working in an office - as so many of us do nowadays - isn't the best for your health. Spending all day sitting down indoors, with little sun or fresh air, can lead to a whole range of health problems. Add to this the convenience of fast food and you have a situation where most people struggle to manage their weight. However, it doesn't have to be this way. There are a number of relatively small changes you can make that can prevent your office from being yet another unhealthy workplace, tr...
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Staying fit at work

May 30, 2018

How to cut down on sitting

Sitting is bad for you. You probably already figured that it's better to go for a run than lounge on the sofa for an hour, but you might not realise how much damage spending a day sitting down at work is doing to you. In fact, we've already covered this with an infographic showcasing how it can be as bad as smoking. That might seem overdramatic, but it's actually a simple fact. Around ten per cent of premature deaths are due to inactivity, which is about the same amount as those due to smo...
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Staying fit at work

May 14, 2018

How to be healthy at the office

Working in an office job isn't great for your health. While some people work outdoors in active roles, you spend eight hours a day sat at a desk, burning very few calories and hurting your back from being bent over a computer. Then there's the constant supply of biscuits and birthday cakes, the stress, and all the germs you're exposed to from everyone's colds. But don't worry; working in an office doesn't mean consigning yourself to a life of poor health. There's plenty you can do to make ...
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Staying fit at work

August 4, 2017

5 ways to promote a healthier workplace

Creating a healthy workplace can happen with just a few changes that promote healthy behaviour and stop people from sticking to bad habits. Not only can this mean the health of your workforce is improved, it can also have a knock-on effect in terms of productivity, helping people get more done during the day. Other benefits of a healthier workplace can include fewer sick days, a better environment and general employee wellbeing, all of which can help with creating a great company culture a...
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Staying fit at work

November 7, 2016

Moving your feet could keep you healthy

We all know we should be moving around more throughout the day in order to stay healthy. However, working in an office can mean you don't get the chance to get up and have a wander around at regular intervals throughout the day. When you've got deadlines to meet and your boss breathing down your neck, it can mean you're sat still for a lot longer than you'd like, even if you do manage a quick lunchtime dash to the sandwich place across the street. If you can't get regular steps in throu...
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