On the 27th April, On Your Feet Britain are challenging the nation to get On Your Feet, sit less and move more at work! This is now an annual national day, when 1 million workers across Britain will be encouraged and challenged to get out of the chair in the workplace!
Research shows that regular movement throughout the day leads to:
- Better physical and mental health
- Increased motivation
- Improved concentration
- And many, many more wellbeing and performance benefits
Is it time your workplace joined in the fun event to take James Brown at his word?
Here’s some ideas to get you moving
- Here’s a thought, instead of emailing the person opposite, do something revolutionary – walk over & talk face to face. It’s a good way to do business & it’ll do you good.
- Ditch your usual lunch ‘al desko’ and take a stroll outside. You’ll get a spring in your step and feel better for it.
- Make phone calls standing up. You’ll feel more confident and burn more calories than sitting.
- Run a lunchtime fitness workshop, class or guided walk.
- Add a standing or walking meeting to your day (it’s great for ideas too!).
- Have 1 less chair at a meeting. With every change in the agenda item, move around and swap who stands.
- Walk to work or get off the bus a few stops early.
- Set a timer or reminder to break up prolonged periods of time on the computer to remind you to stand up & move about regularly.
- Drink more water – you’ll have no choice but to get up regularly to visit the loo!
- Use the stairs more when the option is there.
- Eat your lunch away from your desk.
- Stand at the back of the room during presentations.
So this is your chance to get the ball rolling and encourage your employees and colleagues to take a stand. Team up with colleagues and see how much “sitting time” you can reduce on the day.
Read more: Is standing the new sitting?
#SitLess #MoveMore