Most nine-to-five workers experience the mid-afternoon slump. Between 1pm and 3pm, the workers will feel their energy starting to lag and start to feel sluggish.
Learn how to avoid the the mid-afternoon sluggishness by following a few simple tips to snap yourself back into action and have energy flowing throughout the day.

Obesity in the workplace is a very real issue for employers due to the knock-on effects on productivity, morale and energy levels – and ultimately, the bottom line. As an employer, there are plenty of ways you can boost your employees’ health. Investing in corporate nutrition and well-being initiatives are some of the best investments your company will ever make.

We all know that leading an active life, combined with a well balanced diet, helps to enhance our general health and well-being. But recent research has highlighted the possible link between exercise and a sharp mind.

Not many of us are fortunate enough never to experience stressful or anger-inducing days at work. Most of us operate under a certain amount of pressure from our working demands, often coupled with demands of our personal lives, and can occasionally see red as a result. However, the latest research has highlighted the importance of finding coping mechanisms for stress and anger in the workplace, to avoid the prospect of seriously damaging your health.

Recent research has highlighted the importance of routine when it comes to sticking to your fitness goals. The average dog owner does more exercise walking their pet than someone with a gym membership – and why? Because the routine factor of walking the dog every day motivates owners to exercise regularly. We all need to find an exercise routine we enjoy regularly, leading a healthier lifestyle and improved fitness levels.

 
Work can be stressful and people generally have their good and bad days. The public policy towards stress at work starts off from the wrong assumptions – that the offices, shops and factories are likely to make people ill, according to Dr. David Wainwright, an expert at the University of Bath.
He said the guidelines [...]

The phrase ‘money cannot buy happiness’ may rain shillings and it can be true to a certain extent. But research has shown that psychological therapy does a better job.

Psychological therapy has proven to be more cost-effective by over 30 times at making people happier than winning a lottery or obtaining a large pay rise, according to a study conducted by the University of Warwick and the University of Manchester.

Working days can be tough and take it out of you both physically and mentally, as you dash from meeting to meeting or grapple with new addresses for parcel delivery. Regardless of your occupation, your days will be long and you will undoubtedly have times of stress and demanding deadlines. Lunch breaks are a great way of relieving tension, clearing your mind and refuelling your body and soul. However, research conducted by the supermarket Spar in October this year, revealed that more and more workers are cutting back when it comes to lunch breaks. A quarter of those asked said they frequently skip lunch altogether and 10 per cent said they take a break of less than 20 minutes. The average lunch break taken is now just 35 minutes.

Do you know the adage A healthy mind means a healthy body? Well, the same could be said for employees and business – healthy staff means a healthy business. Being physically fit and in good shape is a big part of overall healthiness and has many benefits for both staff and businesses alike.

In modern working conditions, it is easy for people to become slightly sluggish. Too much time in front of the computer or sat around a meeting desk can lead to the onset of lethargy because of the combination of no time for exercise and no time to eat well. With corporate fitness you can support staff and help them feel better, and support your business’s bottom line and help it to feel better too!

Cycling can be enjoyed by most people, regardless of age or fitness level. It is a low-impact exercise and one of the safest ways to workout with limited risk of over-exertion or muscle and joint strain. You can cycle at a pace that suits you and go as far as you like – to [...]