The cold, frosty days of winter are finally behind us. With the arrival of spring, the sun and warmth bring a wave of new energy to the workplace. This renewed energy and joy opens up the opportunity to start fresh and adopt healthy, active habits. Here are a few suggestions on how you can keep your employees active and increase their enjoyment of physical activity.

Come out!

When the weather permits, it can be beneficial to take advantage of the fresh spring air and sunshine. We encourage holding meetings outdoors, for example by taking a walk-and-talk or stepping outside with the phone during conference calls.

Similarly, simply agreeing to take a walk with your coworkers during breaks can be an effective way to incorporate a little exercise into your daily routine. Take advantage of the nice weather to break out of your sedentary routine—get outside, move around, and enjoy the sun and its health benefits.

Promote physical activity in the workplace

Try to create a supportive environment and incentives for an active workplace. This could involve encouraging employees to take active breaks. Allow time in the schedule for physical activity, such as company fitness sessions or short exercises (with or without resistance bands) to reduce tension and pain, which can also help prevent absenteeism.

Corporate fitness programs can help create an active workplace—but small daily exercises can do the trick too

A little friendly competition

If you want to boost motivation to be more active, a little competition can be a good idea. Set up some challenges—for example, to encourage cycling to and from work—or keep a daily tally of the number of steps taken at work (as a group or individually).

You could also organize contests to see who can stand at their adjustable-height desk for the longest time during the day. These little contests aren’t just good for your health; they can also strengthen social bonds in the workplace.

Would you like to kick off spring with an active workforce, but are having trouble incorporating that into your daily routine? Then get in touch with us at Acture today. We’ll help you tailor a solution that creates a happy and active workforce.