moving for optimal health fitness 9 4 2014
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Office Fitness... Moving for Optimal Health &
Performance
Mike ParentSeptember 4, 2014
Mike ParentVice President,Client Management
Mike Parent has been in the fitness and wellness industry for more than two decades. He is a former Fitcorp partner responsible for corporate sales and marketing, client relations and renewals. His focus was to integrate wellness and fitness strategies into a client's human resource and business goals.
Mike received his bachelor of science degree in Exercise Science from Springfield College and holds several advanced certifications in the fitness industry.
Mike continues to teach fitness classes and is passionate about motivating people of all fitness levels to move. He strongly believes that physical activity is the greatest common denominator for overall health.
Biography
ObjectivesTo provide practical knowledge and tips for improving health and fitness at work and at home.
Learn:• How our bodies
o are genetically wired for physical function and optimal performance
o typically function in the workplace and in society, and the impact on performance
• Common health risks and injuries of a sedentary lifestyle
• The difference between “physical activity” and “exercise”
• Simple solutions for immediately improving fitness at work
• A few effective movements to counter negative body positions at the office, improve health and strengthen the core for optimal performance.
Genetically wired for physical function
Hunters and Gatherers
Farmers Manufacturers and Service Workers
Functioning in workplace and community
• Less and less reasons to move
• Primarily seated at a keyboard o flexed forwardo extended periods of time o minimal focus or priority for feeding body
movement, proper hydration or the best energy intake.
Sitting too much?
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7.5
6.5
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Hours Spent During Typical Day
Sitting
Sleeping
Activity
Commuting
Sitting too much?
9.3
7.5
6.5
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Hours Spent During Typical Day
Sitting
Sleeping
Activity
Commuting
Series10%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
1960Column12010
Jobs Requiring Moderate Activity
Effects of sitting
Jobs today 150 fewer calories/day = 15 pound increase/year
20141 in 3 Americans are obese
What does sitting do to your body?
90%
Fat burning enzymes drop by 90% almost immediately.
What does sitting do to your body?
90%
Fat burning enzymes drop by 90% almost immediately. 20%
After 2 hours, good cholesterol drops by 20%.
What does sitting do to your body?
90%
Fat burning enzymes drop by 90% almost immediately. 20%
After 2 hours, good cholesterol drops by 20%. 2x
the risk of developing cardiovascular disease if sitting > 6 hours/day.
Physical Activity versus Exercise
Includes playing, mowing the lawn, gardening, vacuuming and recreational activities.
Physical Activity Exercise
A subcategory of physical activity.
Simple solutions in the office• Postural rotation: Act of switching between a seated and standing
position throughout the day.
• Have walking meetings…take frequent laps around the office or outside.
• Bring a small water bottle into the office. Drink often and get refills.
• Find an exercise buddy at work and agree to move together several times each day.
• Stand up and stretch every hour.
• While seated:o Squeeze your butt: tense your gluts, hold, and relax.o Raise your shoulders up to your ears, then lower them.o Raise your shoulders to your ears and release down
Office Fitness MovesBack Lying
Office Fitness MovesSingle Split Lunge
Office Fitness MovesSitting Spine Stretch
Office Fitness MovesDesk Push Up
Office Fitness MovesCarpel Tunnel Stretch
Office Fitness MovesChair Squat
SummaryOur bodies are built to move. We perform better at work and at home if we move frequently.
Make it a priority to be more physically active and mindful about hydration and energy intake.
Don’t get discouraged if you have a set-back…we all do! Having a reasonable approach is more sustainable.
Pick an event to provide additional motivation to move and exercise for a purpose…like a charity 5K.
Create a network of co-workers and friends who make movementa priority. Having buddies is fun and you’ll stick to being active more easily.
Great resource for employees and companies is Juststand.org
