· Benefits of Healthy Lifestyle
This workshop covers the benefits derived from taking
regular exercise and having a healthy diet. We explore the myths behind some
of the fitness jargon and show people how a healthy lifestyle can be incorporated
into their daily routine. We explain the physiological changes that happen
when you exercise regularly and the benefits in reducing blood pressure and
cholesterol.
· Health and Well-being Affects Your Bottom
Line
We explore the factors that make up a healthy individual
and delve into areas such as 'how much does it cost you when a member of staff
is off sick'. With 90% of work related illness being preventable, why is it
that companies are not doing enough to prevent them?
· Fitness Hype Explained
In this session we explain some of the hype that drives
the fitness industry. Terms such as 'cellulite', 'go for burn' and the real
reason for fitness inductions are all highlighted. We help you to plan a sensible
and safe training routine by understanding what fitness is really about.
· Nutrition for Health and Energy
Here we breakdown the components of a healthy diet
and explain their role in providing fuel for the body systems. We show how
some 'Fat Loss' diets can produce negative results and reduce energy levels.
This session helps participants to match their eating patterns with their
activities.
· In the Hot Seat
This workshop deals with the benefits of correct posture
at the workstation. We demonstrate the muscular actions taking place when
a person is working at a PC and show the strains on the skeletal system caused
by incorrect posture. The workshop will teach techniques which will help participants
sit correctly at their PC and enable them to work more efficiently without
causing muscle fatigue, backaches or more serious problems.
· Hand and Wrist Workshop
Few of us realise the tension placed on the tendons
and muscles in our arms and wrist as we type away at our keyboards for hours
on end during the day. This practical session demonstrates some simple stretches
and manipulation that can be performed by the participant, while at the desk,
to reduce the build-up of tension in the hands and wrist. Postural advice
is also provided to maximise the benefits of this workshop.
· It's a Pain in the Back
Back pain cost industry in this country billions of
pounds each year. This session deals with the joint and muscle actions involved
in many of our daily task and demonstrates practical ways in which we can
reduce the risk of injury. Stretches and manipulation for reducing muscular
tension will be demonstrated. The importance of posture will be highlighted
and explained.
· Post and Ante-Natal Fitness
We explain the changes that happen when someone becomes
pregnant and highlight safe and effective exercises that can be practised
before and after delivery. The workshop will explain techniques such as massage,
relaxation etc which can be used to help with delivery.
· Stretch and Relax
A refreshing session involving stretching relaxing
and breathing exercises that will leave participants de-stressed and re-charged.
This session involves working in pairs to assist stretching exercises and
breakdown formal barriers existing in the office environment. We demonstrate
how breathing is inhibited by bad posture and the effect this has on the rest
of the body.
· It's a Jungle out There
One of our Sports psychologists shows how the principles
of sporting competition can be applied to the business world. Team work and
the will to succeed can make the difference between an organisation that leads
its competitors or one that follows the pack.
· Practical Stress Relief
We delve into the positive and negative effects of
stress and deal with practical ways of managing stress in our daily lives.
The session will help individuals to recognise some of the bodies warning
signals of stress overload.
· Alternatively Speaking
A look at the world of alternative treatments and their
reported benefits or otherwise. This session is not designed to sell the idea
of any one treatment over another but simply to provide participants with
an idea of what is available and how these treatments can be incorporated
into day to day life.
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