Improve Work Performance With Simple Exercises

Exercise not only burns calories and strengthens muscles, but it will improve the quality of your life and most importantly make you feel so much better. People that exercise on a regular basis tend to have more energy, a more positive attitude, and greater confidence. Most of us can attest to a life of bountiful exercise during our formative years or throughout college. The question remains as to what happens when we stop exercising? Apart from the obvious gain in body weight that coincides with the period of most rapid fat gain (between ages 25-44) there any other changes that occur with detraining or the cessation of regular exercise. In general, detraining results in a deterioration of all the health-related parameters of health and fitness; namely cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, body composition, muscular strength and muscular endurance. A simple maintenance-type program 2-3 times per week can reverse the negative cumulative effects of being sedentary Staying on top of our game with exercise improves many areas of our life. Research shows a significant added benefit of exercise is improved mental and work performance therefore enhancing the quality of your work life. Here's what the studies show: An improved work experience, overall attitude towards work and reduced absenteeism. Interactive team activities and exercise not only are considered cathartic, but build team and individual morale, improving individual mindset towards work. A study at Purdue University demonstrated 70% improvement in decision-making ability with a 22% improvement in fitness level. A NASA study found exercise improved work efficiency at end of a full day by 12.5%. Exercise reduced mental errors by 27% (tasks requiring concentration and short-term memory). Regular exercise reduces absenteeism, sick leave, disability and workers compensation.

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