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