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Page 1: Make the Move: Staying Physically Active at Work

Make the Move:  Staying Physically Active at Work

Angela Torry

Lindsay Wright

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What is Physical Activity?

• Physical activity is any body  movement involving large muscle 

groups that uses energy– Leisure– Exercise– Sport– Occupational – For transportation– Chores, etc.

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Physical Activity Evidence

• Physical inactivity is a common risk factor

in a  growing list of chronic diseases and conditions…

– Coronary heart disease– Type II diabetes– Breast & Colon cancer– Back pain– Hypertension– Obesity– Osteoporosis– Anxiety/stress– Depression

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• Increased longevity

• Better quality of life

• More energy

• Weight management

• Improved  mood

• Sleep better

•Diabetes management

•Lower the risk of many chronic 

disease 

• Better blood pressure

• Lower stress 

•Manage depression &  anxiety

•Improved cholesterol & blood 

lipids

Health benefits of physical  activity 

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Physical Activity Evidence• In Canada:

– Majority of the pop.  is not active 

enough to see health benefits– Economic burden of physical 

inactivity has been estimated at $5.3 

billion

• Sedentary behaviour ( TV in particular), 

has been linked with:

– Low physical activity levels– Increased body weight, 

Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Institute

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Physical Activity Evidence

• “Lack of time”

is one of the  most sited  barrier to 

physical activity

• Other barriers often sited:– Poor Weather

– Low energy or no motivation

– No one to be active with– Other priorities

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Canada’s PA Guide

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Physical Activity Basics...

Endurance

Strength

Flexibility

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Intensity is the Key!

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Why at Work?

• 15 million Canadians spend half  waking hours at work  

(Public Health Agency of Canada)

• 45% of working Canadians feel that  employer support with physical 

activity in the workplace would help  them be more active.

(Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute).

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Why at Work?

Benefit the Individual

• Improved:– Health and Wellbeing

– Morale and team spirit 

– Job satisfaction

• Reduced – Stress and anxiety – Injuries 

Benefit the Company

• Reduced:– Absenteeism and turnover

– Days off from illness

– Workplace injuries 

– Worker's compensation costs 

– Claims against group benefit 

plans 

• Improved productivity

Public Health Agency of Canada

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Occupational Hazards

Work Type

Steps (per/day)Office Worker (sitting)

4000 ‐

5000Standing Day (hairdresser)

5500 ‐

6500On the Move (nurse/waiter)

8000 ‐

20000Sunday (inactive)

2000 ‐

3000Sick Day (at home)

500Sightseeing (vacation)

20000 +

Tudor‐Locke, The Art and Science of Step Counting, 2003.

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The Steps:1. Management buy‐in

2. Employee commitment

3. What’s possible

4. Finding out what employees want                               and need

5. Developing an action plan

Plotnikoff, R.C., Fein, A., Milton, L., Prodaniuk, T., & Mayes, V. (2003). Workplace 

physical activity framework.

Edmonton, AB: Alberta Centre for Active Living.

Physical Activity @ Workhttp://www.centre4activeliving.ca/workplace/index.html

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Using a different lens

Thinking Out‐Side the Box

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What Shapes Physical Activity

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Ecological Lens:

• Individual Level: What do employees                                     know, 

believe and do? 

• Social Level: What’s the level of social                                       

support in your workplace?

• Organizational Level: How does your  workplace support 

physical activity?

• Community Level: How does your workplace connect with the 

world outside?

• Policy Level: What policies make it easier to be physically 

active?

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Individual

Motivation

Time

Uncomfortable

Energy

Body image

Skill

Knowledge

Likes

Fear of injury

Fitness

No enjoyment

Negative experiencesJoint pain or soreness

Don’t know where to start

Life events

Health Mobility

dislikes

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Working at Individual LevelFind ways to make it easier for employee to be active

• Variety of approaches offered

• May have to consider employee’s situation 

• Be aware of different interests and different beliefs           

regarding  physical activity.

• Creating opportunities to gain and learn skills can             

help an employee gain confidence in an activity.

• Provide education and create awareness:– about the benefits – about starting and staying active.

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Ideas:

• Individual – Physical Activity Closet– Skill/knowledge building classes– Provide information through the company 

intranet, newsletters, notice boards, “lunch and  learn”

sessions or courses.

– Online Activity Trackers (Check out ours ☺ )http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/workplace/trr/tools/trackerlogin.html

– Offer a physical activity program opportunity  (provide access to qualified experts)

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Social

Lack of a partnerFamily Obligations

No support

Friends

Co‐worker relationships

Family

Social connections

Community in workplace

Spouse

Belonging

Culturally acceptable

Stigmatism

AgeismCo‐worker support

Management support

Role Model

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Working at Social LevelFinds ways to build a positive social environment that promote physical 

activity and social connection.

• Keep communication channels open, and inform everyone about 

programs and progress.

• Create excitement and build enthusiasm (ex. launch).

• Ensure fair access to physical activity opportunities (ex. design programs 

everyone can do, consider different work sites, ages etc)

• Put a priority on rewarding participation or                    

improvement in physical activity.  

• Share responsibility; both employees &                          

managers contribute time & effort equally.

• Involve family & friends outside of work

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Ideas …..• Start a swim club at a local pool. 

• Enter in corporate teams with local recreation  leagues or events (consider involving family)

• Arrange a company [insert possible sport]  tournament that lasts several months.

• Post and promote a sign‐up board for lunchtime  walking groups. 

• Participate in workplace challenges (ex. walking,  stair climbing and pedometer challenges). 

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Organization

Workplace ChampionManagement Support

Budget

Diverse Employees

Multi‐site Workplace

Hierarchy

On site Facilities

Stairwells accessible

Tools andEquipment

Available Space

Shift work

Paid Time

Benefits

Location

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Working at the Organization Level• Management support?

– Participation in activities and some level of planning– Showing appreciation of employee leadership (formally or 

informally).

• Accommodating all employees– Special needs considerations: satellite work sites, shift 

workers, part‐time workers, different departments– Adapt information and activities (physical disability, English 

as a second language).

• Improving the environment you have got– Unique to each worksite

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Ideas

• Offer facilities that invite onsite physical activity.  Be  creative)

• Invest in equipment (it can be simple)

• Provide incentives to reward staff participation .

• Plan a workplace health fair.

• Hire a certified fitness specialist to design and manage  an onsite fitness facility or program.

• Supply employees with active wear that shows off the  company logo.

• Note: Incentives help to commit employees

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Ideas • Include Satellite Offices: 

– Recruit champions or key contacts to help make the  initiative happen in outlying locations

– Ensure fair communication

– Be creative. Design challenges that highlight  geographical or other features of the satellite offices.

– Identify and use local resources                                in  each community has to support                                 the 

programs or initiatives.

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Community

Recreation facilities

Side walks

Parks

Leagues and Clubs

Physical Activity ServicesLocal Initiatives

Partnerships

Other businesses

Municipality

Trails

Events

Public Transit

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Working at the Community LevelTapping into the surrounding 

community • What facilities or services are 

nearby?

• Has your community initiated active  living programs that will support 

your efforts?

• Are there events, challenges your  workplace can participate in?

• Are there volunteer opportunities  (that are active) your workplace can 

take part in?

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Ideas• Partner with community facilities.

• Get involved in fun runs/walks, team sports, dragon boat racing 

and other opportunities for individual or group involvement.

• Post a map showing several walking routes

• Participate in national campaigns such as Healthy Workplace 

Week, Commuter Challenge and ParticipACTION events.

• Subsidize employees’

enrolment in a physical activity  programs

• Work with city planners to develop walking/bike paths around 

your workplace.

• Volunteer initiates can also be active initiatives

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Policy

Government

Subsidies Benefits

Sustainability

Leadership

AccountableWho is responsible?

Funding

Planning

Regulations

Budget Allocations

Management Support

Procedures

Active Commuting

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Working at the Policy Level

• Examine current policies and  procedures: 

– What supports physical activity?  – What discourages it?

• Look to add policies for the promotion  and continued support: 

– Physical activity participation at work or  outside of work

– Physical activity programs, events, 

initiatives– Active commuting

Commit to workplace physical activity in policy 

statements & commit funding to physical activity 

initiatives. 

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Ideas• Offer flex time• Include a physical activity account in your benefit 

plan. • Provide space for physical activity classes • Protect lunch time and encourage “active breaks”:  

– Avoid scheduling meetings over lunch.– Encourage active breaks instead of coffee breaks.– Make birthday celebrations active times.

• Recognizing participation and effort • Recognizing staff or volunteers who organize 

activities

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Ideas: Active CommutingSupporting employees to adopt 

active transportation:

• Allowing more flexible dress  codes.

• Employee recognition programs. 

• Working with municipal  planners to map out safe and 

efficient routes to work

• Guarantee ride home

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What Shapes Physical Activity

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Where can you start?

• Awareness Activities• Educational Opportunities• Skill‐building Opportunities• Group/Social Activities• Supportive Work Environments

Successful workplace physical activity programs involve a combination of 

activities and opportunities that cross all ecological levels.  

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•If you choose to have physical activity 

opportunities in your workplace, the 

instructor, leader, or certified professional 

may ask your employees to fill out the Physical 

Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR‐Q) prior 

to their participation.  This is a form used prior 

to activity to see if you should check with your 

doctor before becoming more physically 

active.

•There will be a new PAR‐Q+ form launched in 

November 2010.

•The PAR‐Q forms can be accessed on 

www.csep.ca

Physical Activity Readiness  Questionnaire

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Everyone’s Job

“Employers and employees both share the  burden of employee poor health/ illness  through lost time at work and decreased  productivity”.

• Partnership approach between employers and  employees 

• Explore multiple possibilities in creating work  environments that encourage and enable 

physical activity

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