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I really enjoyed this article and must admit that it is folly to try to combine these two! Yes, even I am saying that. However, what I would say is that it is important to create an environment where employees can work effectively. Part of our studies into increasing productivity also include the introduction of wellbeing activities. How about these tips, some are cost neutral and all of them have been tried.
1. Create natural breaks in the day when employees can go for a brisk walk - that can even be up and down the stairs! 20 minutes of walking increases productivity by up to 27%
2. Create decompression chambers - exercise is best done later in the day when muscle strain and injury is less likely. Many organisations have introduced exercise classes that include things like Yoga and Tai Chi at the end of the day and before going home. The physiological result is that people wind down from work and are less stressed when they get home. Many employees report improved sleep and improved concentration
3. Improve nutrition - skipping lunch and snacking has major negative effects on our bodies, productivity and mental wellbeing. Employers should insist on balanced nutrition for the brain which promotes concentration and productivity. If employees get the job done quicker, they can be freed up sooner - a good brisk walk, swim or exercise on the way home will help their wellbeing. Patrick Holford has some great materials and books on this.
4. If you work from home you are likely to sit longer and work longer. Listen to your body clock and work when you are at your most effective and take time out when you are not to go for a walk, a cycle or some other form of exercise.
5. Never exercise after 9 at night. Not good for your sleep patterns and healing systems.

More tips on wellbeing in the workplace and support for individuals and organisations can be found on our website and training courses.

I think this is a great idea. Not everyone who wants this is fat... I have hip/joint issues that are aggravated by sitting too long. You can talk all you want about exercising being important in and of itself, but try to fit it into my day. If you sit at a desk for 8 hours, you should exercise for at least two hours, plus stretching, meditation, etc. How do you fit that in with the rest of your life...say, writing a novel, raising your kids, cooking meals for your family, running errands, etc?

I exercise regularly for about an hour a day, and 3-5 hours on weekends with climbing and backcountry skiing, but that's not enough for weight control, and it doesn't solve the mechanical issues with my back and hips, either.

I don't see why it would so hard to walk at 1 MPH and also work. If only I could find an affordable version. Then I could just run out for about 30 minutes of cardio interval training a couple of times per week and another 30 minutes of weights a couple of times per week. Total time savings: 3-5 hours per week. Sounds good to me.