Exercising at work: a positive impact for employees and a boost to productivity
Did you know?
The average employee spends 8 hours a day sitting in front of a screen. Yet just a few minutes of physical activity can reduce the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle on health. And studies show, it boosts productivity: productivity can increase by 10% to 15% with company sports programs.
In 2024, the Great National Cause for the promotion of physical activity highlights the importance of moving at work to improve employee well-being
Sporty Advice: getting moving in the office is a unique opportunity to improve both physical health and team cohesion. Here are a few simple ideas to adopt:
- Organize active breaks: 5 minutes of walking or stretching is enough to boost concentration.
- Offer company sports workshops: yoga, pilates or muscle strengthening.
- Turn your coffee breaks into active moments: a brisk walk or a few squats can be done with ease.
- And our video games make for short, fun breaks!
Health benefits
There are many benefits to incorporating sport into your daily work routine:
- Improved cardiovascular health and reduced risk of chronic disease.
- Reduced stress thanks to the release of endorphins, the famous “happy hormones”.
- Increased energy and creativity thanks to better oxygenation of the brain.
Sources and further information :
Ministère des Sports, étude sur l’impact du sport en entreprise (2024), Université de Bristol.
