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This is an idea I`m thinking of using. It`s popular in Japan, apparently. The Japanese are renown for their productivity. I know first hand what a light workout can do for my own energy. I think 20 minutes of stretching and light calisthenics would do wonders. Not only would my employees be full of energy, but they`d be less prone to injury, and the effects of the workouts would stack, making healthier, more productive employees over time. Seems like a good deal. Anyone else do something similar?

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Making limitless possibilities much more limited.

I think everyone should do that several times a day ... helps fight what sitting at a computer will do to you.

well I am covering this up on my workshop ( well about people management anyway ) perhaps you are interested in it.

just go to Results Summit Now

How about starting a business where you email people at work twice a day and tell them to do a simple exercise - say touch your toes for 15 seconds.  I don`t think folks think about it once at work, but most of us would agree that we should/could do some simple things to help us feel better.

People might sign up for something like that, no?  Not sure how you`d make money - advertising I guess.

First point: The static stretching usually used by people is scientifically proven to only do damage and weaken your muscles and performance. Please don't encourage your employees to do that.

Having said that your idea is good if you can get people involved. It would provide community building / teamwork benefits as well as health benefits.

Incidentally, there is a lot of research also to prove that exercise and greater fitness improves your energy level - so it is a great enhancer of productivity. An excellent book to read on the subject is "The Power of Full Engagement" by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz. I highly recommend it, 5 years ago it transformed my approach to productivity- not just in work, but in life. I've never looked back...

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Tristen Ferrari

www.FitnessProductivity.com

Maximize Health and Fitness with Minimum Time Investment