Healthier. People who are physically active reduce their risk of developing major chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, strokes, obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, some cancers, stress, anxiety, osteoporosis and lower-back pain. Being more physically active helps people to manage stress, back pain, weight and other medical conditions which can often lead to colleagues being off work sick
Energised. Activity can give you a much-needed pick up, giving you plenty of enthusiasm for work.
Better at maintaining their weight. Being active helps increase your metabolism. You burn more energy at work and rest as a result of being active, so it’s great for maintaining or losing weight.
Happier. Activity stimulates endorphins – the ‘happy hormones’ which make you feel good. Employees who engage in physical activity have reported greater enjoyment of their work.
More foucused. Even a short activity break helps to re-focus the mind and improves the your ability to concentrate.
Less Stressed. Staying active while you cope with life's ups and downs relaxes the mind and body, and helps to reduce the build-up of tension. Work-related stress, depression and anxiety is the second most common type of work-related illness.
More immune to illness. Activity boosts the immune system, helping to prevent those irritating illnesses that get you down, and allowing you to enjoy work and leisure throughout the year. Employees who are physically active report less illness and recover more quickly from the illnesses they do get
More confident/have higher self esteem. Many physical activities develop skills, build confidence and help you feel more in control of your life.
More Social. Activities are great for improving team cohesion and building rapport with colleagues.