Fitness experts, corporate heads on how Mumbai offices can adopt healthy regimes

The postpandemic burnout is real Coping with corporate professionals suffering from long work hours leading to stress poor fitness and health issues companies are now taking an active interest in their employeesrsquo health In the United States a mealprep company Nutrition Solutions has offered its employees a fitness bonus to encourage them to take better care of their physical and mental wellbeing Every Wednesday and Friday their employees have the option of attending a free exercise session before starting workThese workout sessions are considered to be a part of their work hours and result in overtime pay But do companies stand to benefit by encouraging their employees to take better care of themselves We speak to fitness trainers and corporate leaders to understand the scenarioThe Corporate perspectiveA fit body ensures clarity of mindAmisha Vora MD Prabhudas Lilladher Pvt LtdFrom personal experience I try to set an example of personal productivity through a regular fitness routine Beyond that we also organise physical events seminars and webinars to enlighten employees on physical fitness As a company we have also tied up with Roundglass Living App where employees get their entire routine set and a flexible timing to go through videos of yoga or meditationAs someone who works in a live industry my decisions impact not just me but other investors A balanced mind is vital to make decisions I have noticed that whenever I have my morning sessions I can see things with clarity To a great extent such programmes also depend on individuals and how they prioritise health Providing more facilities giving time and encouraging employees towards physical and mental fitness could be usefulMy recco I often alternate my routine between walking and cardio or yoga What I enjoy the most is to go for a swimInvest in employee fitness for mutual benefitShourya Chakravarthy chief human resources officer Aptech LimitedGenerally speaking a fitness regimen does lead to increased agility encompassing both mental and physical aspects By providing gym facilities within our office premises conducting annual health checkups and organising periodic wellness awareness sessions we promote a culture of wellbeing and worklife balanceTo effectively manage the balance between workout time and job efficiency we also provide onsite fitness facilities encouraging breaks promoting time management and leverage remote work and virtual fitness options Investing in employee fitness yields numerous benefits for a company It promotes better health and habits physical and mental wellbeing meaning reduced healthcare costs improved productivity and enhanced performanceMy recco Regular practice of Prana yoga is an effective way to manage stress and improve focusRight Professionals who spend long hours at the desk should practice stretching and mobility exercisesThe Fitness perspectiveAdapt routine to lifestyle requirementsRahul Patel yoga trainerPatel performs an asanaIf you exercise in the morning your body is more active and fresher than when you simply show up to work If you do not devote time to physical improvement you will not be able to contribute effectively with ageA fitness routine should be adapted to the lifestyle of the individual For instance a person with a desk job would require movementbased exercises or yoga in addition to strengthening routines However planning a workout routine in the offices depends on how comfortable employees are to the ideaMy recco I would suggest hanging to improve posture leg balances will improve mobility and stability Backward and forward bends as well as inversion are a must If you wish to add a weight routine deadlifts are recommendedFitness is a matter of daily progressBinoy Boban management executive and certified martial artistIn my last corporate role I was the chief fitness officer of a company charged with motivating and helping the upper management team to stay fit The attitude towards fitness can often flow down from the top of the company and drive the rest of the employeesIn my experience workouts are most effective when done in the morning I have noticed a difference it makes in how people approach their days After all physical training is also a part of meditation These routines are meant to help you improve your every day actions They help improve your focus and response to challengesMy recco Walking is the simplest activity to do The key is to challenge your body into new movements that wake your system into actionTrained bodies make better decisionsAmod Sarang founder and martial arts teacher MMC DojoSarang conducts a sessionIt is a known fact that moving your body and having better control of your physicality translates to mental benefits It helps you grow stronger It also improves reactions and confidence as wellFrom the perspective of a martial arts trainer physical improvement enables you to make better decisions on a daily basis Your reflexes are sharper and you are better equipped to manage emotions These factors translate directly into corporate and workrelated actionI do think corporations encouraging professionals to share a community space use the gym or fitness programmes as ways to interact with other professionals as social animals help professionals in the longer runMy recco One of the key activities I recommend is hanging for a minute It is a stretching and strengthening exercise A simple HIIT High intensity training circuit routine can also prove effective