HPCA Interview with Deana Mercier

Workplace Wellness for the Home Officewith Deana Mercier

as presented April 13, 2010

HPCA Meeting, April 13, 2010

Deana MercierRegistered Physiotherapist with degrees in Kinesiology, Physiotherapy

& Exercise Physiology and 18 years experience as a personal trainer

Canada Activity Guide

1. Cardiovascular / Aerobic Fitness

2. Strength

3. Balance

4. Flexibility

For More Informationhttp://www.csep.ca/english/view.asp?x=723

A Variety of Exercises

FITT Principle

• Frequency– 2-7 days per week

• Intensity– Moderate to vigorous

• Type– Flexibility, strength, endurance, balance

• Time– 10 min sessions for a total of 30 to 60 minutes

Exercise in Your Chairs!

Move Every 30 Minutes

Resources OnlineReminder that comes up on screen to remind you to move• http://www.fitness-break.com

Log book to keep track of your activity levels• http://centre4activeliving.ca/workplace/en/index.html

Aging and physical activity: evidence to develop exercise recommendations for older adults

• http://article.pubs.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/RPAS/rpv?hm=HInit&calyLang=eng&journal=apnm&volume=32&afpf=h07-111.pdf

Canada’s Activity guide• http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/hl-mvs/pag-gap/pdf/guide-eng.pdf

Office workout with Bob• http://officeworkout.msn.com

Credits