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