Exercise and nutrition at work

Incorporating exercise and nutrition into daily life is essential for our health and wellbeing.

Research reveals that people who are physically active have lower rates of unplanned illness-related absenteeism. Likewise, healthy eating can help employees maintain their energy levels throughout the day, increasing focus and concentration. Small changes in behaviour can have a big impact on absences, health and productivity. But with many workplaces now split between home and on-site facilities, employees may encounter extra barriers to accessing physical health support. These free resources are designed to help you encourage healthy habits at work.

Healthy eating in the workplace

A nutritious diet is essential for general good health. Not only can it lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers, but it can also help people feel better in their daily lives – both at home and at work.

Helping your people with healthy eating: Advice for managers

Healthy food choices at work: Tips for employees

Move more at work

Adults of working age in England average about 9.5 hours of sedentary time per day. Sitting down for long periods can lead to higher rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and death from all causes.

These guides offer tips and advice to help managers and employees stay active in the workplace.

Tips for managers

Printable poster for employees

Know your numbers

This downloadable poster will help your people make sense of their health screenings and understand what’s normal for them, so they can keep track of their health and seek support when they need it.

Know your health numbers poster

10-minute workplace workouts

We’ve put together a series of 10-minute workplace workouts that you and your team can do without equipment, anytime, anywhere. These videos cover a range of different ways to add some movement into your day, as well as a meditation session for when you need time to relax and refocus.

Resources for HR professionals

Wellbeing webinars

Online, interactive group or 1:1 coaching webinars to support your employees’ health and wellbeing

Coping with Covid

The hidden cost to businesses (and their people)

COVID-19 resource centre

Information and advice for you, your business and your people

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Building movement and healthy eating into the working day