Workplace wellness programs are gaining popularity as businesses deal with an ageing workforce, high obesity rates, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diets. Worldwide, there is a prevalence in the rise in chronic disease risks like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. Employers value having healthy employees who are fully engaged, content, energetic, and dedicated to their roles. While […]
Thinking about attending — or entering — a bodybuilding show? There’s a lot more to it than random sweating, straining, and standing around looking crazy-fit. You need to know your bodybuilding poses. To the average viewer, everyone on a bodybuilding stage looks like a living statue — lean, muscular, poised — and separating winners from losers in […]
So, you can’t work out — on account of illness, work stress, gym closure, or life upheaval. It happens. As you get your life back on track, you may start to worry about your waning fitness. How long does it take to lose the muscle mass you built in the weeks, months, or years you’ve […]
An employee wellness program policy highlights the organisational vision to enhance employee health and well-being. A wellness policy seeks to assist employees in achieving their health goals at a fundamental level. It covers areas such as weight management, improvement in fitness level, metabolic health parameters, stress management, mobility, flexibility, and immunity buildup as the starting […]
Improving employee well-being not only boosts productivity but positively impacts a company’s financial performance. It also plays a crucial role in fostering individual happiness and job satisfaction. A practical approach for companies in this regard involves sharing health and wellness tips among their workforce. Sharing health tips is an easy way to put wellness information […]
Our fave features: It boasts a great incline, and this treadmill is incredibly comfortable while running. “Without a doubt, [this is] probably the most cushioned and supportive treadmill I’ve used,” a tester previously said. “There was just no discomfort when using this machine.” That’s thanks to Horizon’s three-zone cushioning, which varies the amount of shock […]
There’s little more frustrating than being sidelined by a muscle cramp. You’ve built the strength and the mental stamina, but you also need your muscles to perform their best — and that means keeping your muscles from seizing up. Exercise strain and overuse are the most common causes of muscle cramps, explains Dana Hunnes, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D., […]
Don’t underestimate the value of your body weight when you’re training at home. You don’t need a squat rack and bumpers to build strength and challenge yourself. All you need is a little know-how and some calisthenics equipment. Calisthenics requires you to move your body weight through exercises like pull-ups, push-ups, dips, or static holds. […]
I was jogging around my neighborhood the other day when I glanced down and noticed an unusually large lump under my shirt. I figured a pair of underwear was stuck in my top (which, sadly, happens way too frequently when I do laundry), so I reached into my shirt to pull it out. But, alas, […]
The corporate world is characterised by hectic schedules, prolonged sitting, and quick meals during meetings. Prioritising employee health and wellness is a priority. Short, tight deadlines leave little room for personal time, causing employees to overlook their lack of physical activity. As a result, increasing the likelihood of conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and […]