13/06/2016
The team delighted to see flashing trainers brought to the adult market.. been waiting years
Lenovo Unveils Smart Shoe That Tracks Your Fitness
It seems that Lenovo is not content with just making smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and computers. It looks like the company is now looking towards fitness and health-related products because …
10/06/2016
It’s often tempting to put exercise off for another time... Seems that’s not so smart
Middle-Age Fitness Helps Ward Off Stroke Later
Study finds this one thing reduces risk by 37 percent
02/06/2016
Important insight into the biggest trends in employee engagement
Keys to Employee Engagement -- Occupational Health & Safety
Yoga classes were the top wellness activity for incentives, and 41 percent of the MeetingsNet/IRF survey’s respondents said they consciously build wellness opportunities into their agendas.
31/05/2016
"You might be familiar with the physical benefits of regular workouts, but the psychological ones are equally important."
4 things that happen to your brain and body when you exercise
We all know it's important to exercise.
The CDC recommends adults get two and a half hours of moderately intense activity — like briskly walking or riding a bike — each week.
But finding the time and energy to do it can be a struggle: Nearly 80% of adults don't meet these basic...
27/05/2016
Some interesting insights on how to engage employees in corporate wellness programs
Corporate wellness - Three ways to motivate employers and employees
Corporate wellness - and the shifts taking place within it - are making headlines. With the growing popularity of wellness, coupled with the rise in hea...
26/05/2016
"Inactivity – including sitting down for hours at work – has been identified by the World Health Organization as the fourth biggest killer on the planet."
Sitting down for hours endangers employees
Sponsored by Westfield Health. Sitting down for hours at work is putting the health of employees – and workplace productivity – at risk, says Fiona Lowe
25/05/2016
Great to see so many employers recognising the importance of employee health
93% recognise link between health and employee performance
The majority (93%) of employer-respondents across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) believe there is a correlation between health and employee performance, according to research by Aon. Its Aon health survey, which is based on responses from 500 HR directors and risk managers from 22 countri...
04/02/2016
Up to 50% reduction in heart attack risk from exercising 5 days a week for 30 mins. Get out and get active
Do you know your numbers? 30 minutes of exercise five out of seven days a week can reduce heart...
Many believe that heart health involves strenuous tasks and countless hours at the gym. But just 30 minutes of exercise five out of seven days a week can reduce heart attack risk by up to 50 percent.
01/02/2016
An interesting study on the importance of exercise, and not just for controlling weight
Lack of exercise responsible for twice as many early deaths as obesity
A brisk 20 minute walk each day could be enough to reduce an individual's risk of early death, according to new research published today. The study of over 334,000 European men and women found that twice as many deaths may be attributable to lack of physical activity compared with the number of deat…
22/01/2016
We hear a lot about high intensity exercise, so here's an interesting little study on the topic. Evidence here suggests it's more effective than standard exercise in tackling both weight and type 2 diabetes...
Anyone for HIIT?
Intensive exercise with intervals 'more effective'
19/01/2016
A couple of useful tips for what to eat after exercise. We've seen some great sessions logged on Fettl this month, so make sure you're getting the right fuel in the engine
The 14 Best Things To Eat After A Workout
15/01/2016
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