Sports activity for half an hour in office reduces risk of diseases and doubles productivity
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July 08, 2017
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We all know that our body needs physical activity for maintaining stamina, endurance, blood circulation and good health. Not only the body gets the benefits, the mind too becomes more focused, sharp and balanced. Sedentary lifestyle in offices is now a trend of past. Companies have initiated half an hour indoor or outdoor sports activity to benefit their employees. Let us discuss the benefits of this new trend:
- Team building: Any kind of sports activity brings the employees together, builds team spirit among them which is an important aspect of work culture. It creates an atmosphere of understanding, ease, trust, respect and positivity among them. It helps improve communication among employees, which otherwise does not exist due to heavy work schedule.
- Makes the body healthy: It is a well known fact that any kind of indoor or outdoor physical activity reduces the chances of diseases. It makes the body fit and healthy. Half an hour physical activity in a day, boosts immunity, reduces the risk of cancer, heart diseases, diabetes and prolongs longevity.
- Improves productivity: A research conducted in UK showed that success in sports activity held at work place had a positive influence on employees’ approach towards their work. It motivates them, improves their concentration, mood, management and functioning skills and reduces work stress. All these factors count in enhanced productivity at work.
- Improves work-life balance: Too much work and pressure can deter employees’ performance and morale. It disturbs their work-life balance. Doing fun activities at work can help the employees in maintaining a balance between their professional and personal lives.
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Disclaimer: Don’t follow any suggestions in this article without consulting a qualified doctor
Sources: 1. “The Benefits of Setting up an Office Sports Team.” http://www.jobsite.co.uk/worklife/benefits-setting-office-sports-team-11129/."
2. Yvonne T. JOUBERT and Johannes J. DE BEE. “Benefits of team sports for organizations.” South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation, 2011, 33(3): 59-72.
3. “4 Benefits Of Team Building Activities At Work.” http://www.careerxchange.com/2014/08/18/benefits-of-team-building-activities-at-work/.