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Physical Activity in the Workplace Novotel , Tuesday 4 March

Physical Activity in the Workplace Novotel , Tuesday 4 March. What is Physical Activity?. Active Living. Structured Activity. Active Recreation. Active Sport. Reducing sedentary behaviour Occupational Activity Manual Work Housework / Gardening / DIY Active travel -walking and cycling

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Physical Activity in the Workplace Novotel , Tuesday 4 March

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  1. Physical Activity in the Workplace Novotel, Tuesday 4 March

  2. What is Physical Activity? Active Living Structured Activity Active Recreation Active Sport Reducing sedentary behaviour Occupational Activity Manual Work Housework / Gardening / DIY Active travel -walking and cycling Stair use • Jog / Run • Active Play • Dance Swim • Walk or cycle as leisure pursuits • Rambling • Hiking • Cycle Touring • Green Space • Allotments • Conservation • Green Gym Clinically Targeted Exercise & Fitness Informal Sport Organised Sport • Ex Referral • Rehabilitation • Cardiac • COPD • Falls Prevention • MEND (Children & Families Obesity Programme) • Circuit training • Aerobics • Chair based exercise • Gym • Personal Training • Unstructured activity e.g. • 5-a-side • Casual Tennis / badminton • Table Tennis • Street Sports • Sports Clubs e.g. • Football • Swimming • Badminton • Athletics • Organised Competition

  3. National Recommendations for Physical Activity Weekly activity should add up to at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity in bouts of 10 minutes or more A stronger recognition of the role of vigorous activity – 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity also gives protective health benefits The flexibility to combine moderate and vigorous intensity activity An emphasis upon daily activity New guidelines on sedentary behaviour

  4. Physical Activity Intensity rate & Vigorous Intensity Physical Activity

  5. Why is it important? • Workplace Health as a key setting (‘Moving More, Living More’, HM Govt, Feb 2014) • Physical Activity is part of London Workplace Charter • Health benefits • Better staff concentration, increased productivity • Stronger team working • Reduced sickness absence • Attract & maintain best staff

  6. Physical Activity – the benefits Source: Start Active, Stay Active, HMSO 2011

  7. Health benefits of being active daily  • Reduces risk of a range of diseases, eg CHD, stroke, type 2 diabetes  • Helps maintain healthy weight  • Helps maintain ability to carry out everyday tasks  • Improves self-esteem  • Helps reduces anxiety and depression 

  8. Policy • Employers of all sizes should be involved, in larger orgs: Senior Managers and HR staff.  • Should be supported by management & link into other policies eg OH policies, active travel, flexible working. 

  9. Involving staff • Action should include measures to maximise the opportunity for all employees to participate.  • Any P activity programme should be based on consultation with staff ensuring they are involved in planning, design & monitoring.  

  10. London Workplace Charter – What is it? A framework that supports businesses self-assess health and well-being activities and procedures It provides: • Clear guidance on how to make workplaces more productive and supportive • An accreditation process that demonstrates the commitment of employers • Opportunity to learn from other businesses taking part in the scheme • Current Gwich businesses accredited are:Alcatel, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Council, Novotel, The Metro, Greenwich University, SLHT

  11. Different Charter areas • Leadership • Attendance • Health and Safety • Healthy Eating • Physical Activity • Mental Health and Wellbeing • Alcohol and Substance Misuse • Smoking and Tobacco-related ill health

  12. WWB Charter Physical Activity

  13. Why should you take part? (1) Sickness absence and worklessness related to ill-health costs the British economy £100 billion a year. The Charter can result in: • Increased productivity & staff retention • Long-term reduction in sickness absence rates

  14. Why should you take part? (2) • Recognition through brand development & PR • Positions businesses as employers of choice. • Contributes positively to reputation, for example can be useful in recruitment process

  15. How to get involved in the Charter? • There are 3 accreditation days per year, select a date & aim for 1 of these. Bringing evidence together can take 6 months. • Expertise from ourselves on developing your evidence. • Accreditation process is developmental one, learning from other organisations is also helpful.

  16. What should a P activity programme look like? (1) Minimising Sedentary Behaviour: • Where possible move around more at work, eg work to external meetings, walking meetings, stand up desks • Signage at strategic points to encourage stair use.  Encourage short walks during long breaks.  • Taking regular breaks at work  Signposting/Information • Information provided on how to increase Physical activity, highlighting health benefits, other motivators   • Signpost to local services that promote or deliver physical activity e.g. Greenwich Get Active, Greenwich Leisure Limited

  17. What should a P activity programme look like? (2) Walking and Cycling – Active Travel: • Encouraging walking or cycling as part of journey to or from work, or as part of working day.  • Provide information on walking & cycling routes  • Developing a Travel plan • Where possible set goals on progress made and distances covered.  Other Considerations • Take into account night shift workers who would have less opportunity to fit P Activity in. • Offer confidential, independent health check w focus on increasing activity.  • Incentivisation, fun egFitbug • Flexible working should be encouraged. 

  18. Useful Information and Signposting • Greenwich Healthy Living website: www.ghlis.nhs.uk/category/wellbeingatwork • Greenwich Get Active: www.greenwichgetactive.com • Change4Life: www.nhs.uk/Change4Life/Pages/be-more-active.aspx • Join Healthatwork/bhf/org for lots of ideas on fun interventions that you can run at work.  • Resources (leaflets) from Public Health: www.greenwichresources.nhs.uk or email : publichealthresources@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

  19. London to Rio Fitbug Challenge

  20. London to Rio Fitbug Challenge • Research shows that walking 10,000 steps a day will significantly improve your health • According to British Heart Foundation, it can give you a healthy heart and reduce body fat • The average person walks between 3,000 - 4,000 steps per day

  21. Top 3 Teams

  22. Top 5 Steppers

  23. London to Rio Fitbug Challenge Most improved steppers…

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