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Employee Health & Fitness Month

May 2023

Employee Health& Fitness MonthMay 2023

Bringing it Back: A Culture of Movement in America

In the U.S. only a small percentage of Americans meet the exercise recommendations (24.4%), but together we can change that! And yes, it's true that our culture has experienced a decline in regular physical activity, moving around 70% less since the invention and mass production of motor vehicles. The good news is we are here to assist, with tools and resources that will motivate, guide, and support movement in doses big and small, at work, home, and everywhere in between. Start moving more and feeling better today, with this edition of the Positive Pulse!

Movement Benefits & Recommendations

Move Your Way Activity Planner
Movement is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Here is a helpful tool for getting started with movement that is both fun and effective.

How Movement Can Change Your Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxNlS1W5rg8
A reset around the mindset of exercise. Psychologist and author of 'The Joy of Movement' Kelly McGonigal shares how exercise helps us find happiness, hope, connection, and courage, and that it doesn't need to be an adverse experience.

Movement at Work for Improved Posture & Performance

Adding short periods of movement into your day has shown to make a big difference in your posture, performance, and mood! Whether you're doing chair yoga in between meetings, taking short walks throughout the day, or doing stretches at your desk, these mini-sessions keep you feeling energized and refreshed. Have fun and get creative with short bursts of movements!
Stretch Break | Stretches at Your Desk | 7 min
Workplace Ergonomic Assessment
A brief questionnaire to evaluate the basic ergonomics of your computer desk. Includes recommendations to improve your layout for better health and productivity.

The Amazing & Surprising Benefits of Walking!

What Will Happen to Your Body If You Walk Every Day
American Heart Association 6-Week Walking Program
Walks in this program start at 10 minutes or less and work up to 30-plus minutes. Experts have found that 30 mins a day of regular moderate exercise is effective in improving health and reducing the risk of many lifestyle related diseases.
Walk at least 8,000 steps every day, you will feel more energized and improve your mental and cardiovascular health. So, to give you a little push and motivate you, let’s look at 10 benefits of walking and what will happen to your body if you walk every day. Spoiler alert! It’s the best!
Additional Resources for Physical Activity
Complied and vetted by the Smola Wellness Team. Something for everyone no matter your age or movement experience.
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“It is through the alignment of the body that I discovered the alignment of my mind, self, and intelligence.” BKS Iyengar

Email: ginther@smolaconsulting.com
Website: www.smolaconsulting.com
Location: 260 East Main Street, Rochester, NY, USA
Phone: 5857774080

Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Percentage of Adults Meeting Guidelines for Aerobic and Muscle-Strengthening Activities: United States, 2008–2018." National Center for Health Statistics Data Brief, no. 443, Dec. 2020, https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db443.htm.


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Physical Activity - Basics - Adults. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/index.htm

Recipes
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