Amura truly believes that promoting fitness is essential to creating a healthy working atmosphere.
Everyone seems to be using the “no time to exercise” excuse now more than ever, facing health problems
from stress & anxiety to weight gain due to lack of activity and exercise. Besides preventing these problems,
we also believe that fitness is a fun way to have a more productive, dynamic atmosphere at work,
creating great teams that work together!
And while incorporating fitness in your personal time is important, we believe in fitness
at the workplace too! Here are some suggestions for a healthy day, plus some ideas we implement at our workplace:
1: Eat right!
- Drink a lot of water
Average healthy male adults require about 13 cups (3 liters) of total beverages a day,
while women require about 9 cups (2.2 liters). A bottle full of water kept handy is an easy way
to ensure you keep yourself well hydrated throughout the day!
- Eat frequently
It has been proven that eating 5 small meals a day promotes better health. When you eat breakfast at 7:00 AM,
but don’t eat lunch until 1:00 PM, you may overeat due to extreme hunger. Fruits & light snacks are
the perfect way to prevent this. At Amura, we also provide a healthy lunch to ensure you get all the nutrients you need!
2: Fitness programs:
Sitting at a desk all day is not good for your health. When you have access to fitness at work,
you can exercise before or after work, or during breaks. Instead of feeling fidgety or restless,
group workouts are a great idea, depending on the space availability.
- Suryanamaskaar: A complete body workout, quiet, simple, and effective, requiring minimal space.
- Table Tennis: A fun stress-reliever; we organize an annual tournament at Amura!
- Zumba sessions: A dance fitness program combining dance and aerobics.
- Cardio sessions: Includes stamina-boosting exercises to keep you active.
- Dance lessons: Fun dance classes (e.g., salsa) keep everyone engaged and energized.
3: Breaks
Even if you don’t have time for scheduled exercise, you can stay active with these tips:
- Take a brisk walk after meals.
- Use stairs instead of elevators.
- Park farther from the office to get in extra steps.
- Stretch frequently at your desk.
- Walk to deliver messages instead of emailing colleagues.
At Amura,
we’ve incorporated walking after meals, frequent breaks, and stretching into our workday.
4: Team outings and engagements:
Group activities promote fitness while building a strong work culture.
- Organize fun sports activities like cricket, hula hoop contests, and bowling.
- Frequent team outings with activities like zip-lining, volleyball, and swimming.
- Participation in marathons, like the Pune Running event, to boost team fitness.
Whether it’s group programs, outings, or simple daily activities, workplace wellness is a priority at Amura.
We truly believe that healthy employees are happier and more productive.
It’s worth the effort to incorporate fitness into your routine—stay healthy, stay happy!
By
Avinash Nikam, Priti Arwade & Vaidehi Mirashi