Looking for new ways to work smart and live well? A bike share program provides an effective and engaging way to promote physical health and overall productivity in the workplace. Irvine Company Office has partnered with Zagster to give employees access to free bike share services.
When it comes to office design, the smallest details can make a big impact on health and wellness. Posture, productivity, stress, and muscle pain are just a few factors that are drastically impacted by office environments. It is estimated that up to 54 percent of Americans who suffer from lower back pain spend most of their day sitting at a desk. As of 2015, injuries due to lower back pain alone cost employers approximately $34,600 in medical and disability claims. In addition to being costly and physically harmful, workplace injury can also lead to absenteeism and depression, both key contributors to lack of productivity in the workplace.
During a busy workday, stretching before a workout may be the last thing on your mind. When your schedule fills to the brim, stretching prior to an exercise session may seem like a waste of time, but studies show just how important stretching is for the body and mind. In fact, stretching throughout the day, especially at the workplace, has been proven to reduce stress levels, decrease muscle stiffness and promote overall health so you can work smart and live well.
When the weather warms up, there’s nothing like getting outside for a little exercise. Luckily, there are plenty of workout ideas that activate the body and provide an excellent workout while embracing the natural beauty of the great outdoors. Even better, outdoor exercise has been proven to lower stress and boost mental health, promoting an overall healthy lifestyle. Researchers at Leeds Metropolitan University have linked daily workouts with higher productivity, better time management and more effective communication. Employees who exercise during the workday go home feeling more satisfied.
Achieving a productive work life is all about balance! In addition to staying active and drinking plenty of water, eating nutritious meals throughout the day will help you beat the dreaded midday slump. If you have a busy schedule, consider whipping up an easy recipe after work that makes great lunch leftovers for the rest of the week. Not only is it filling, pasta is an easy meal to store and tastes great heated up or cold. To really free up your schedule, consider cooking up a large batch of noodles and use it as the base for a variety of pasta dishes.
It’s almost summer! If you’re anything like the KINETIC team, we have been pushing ourselves hard to get ready for all of the outdoor excitement that summer brings.
For all of us here at KINETIC, it has been a truly fantastic experience seeing our new fitness centers come to life while helping our Irvine Company customers set and meet their fitness and wellness goals.
Did you know you’re usually dehydrated? It’s generally been found that everyone who’s working out, even professional athletes, are usually not drinking enough water.
Spring is here! We’ve got sunshine, flowers blooming, the spring holidays and a great opportunity to do some spring cleaning at home and at work.
Three weeks in, how are you progressing with our 21-day Miles for March Challenge? The KINETIC team is seeing our endurance up and improvements to our pace, and we hope you’re seeing similar results! If you haven’t started yet, there’s no better time than now, trust us.
