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Corporate Wellness on the Bounce
The coronavirus pandemic has revealed gaps in corporate wellness that employers need to bridge in order to improve their employees ’ overall health and well-being . Rebound HIIT and Wellness on the Move has the necessary tools to do just that .
You know those mini trampolines you bounce on while doing a fitness workout ? That ’ s rebounding . It was widely popular back in the 1980s , and is making its comeback today , and quickly gaining popularity , because it is a whole lot of fun while it helps to tone your body . Just 20 minutes of bouncing at a moderate level of intensity can help improve your fitness , as well as improve your heart health .
Rebounding works on every cell of the body and creates an increased G-force resistance , which strengthens your whole musculoskeletal system and core – bones , muscles , connective tissues and organs – which in turn helps with balance , posture , coordination and reaction time . It also burns calories , improves endurance , strengthens the cardiovascular system , and detoxes your lymphatic system
A New Outlook
With widespread vaccinations and declining infections , employers are reopening offices . However , over the past two years of lockdowns and social isolation , employees have had time to reflect on what truly matters , and their needs from a work perspective . This has no doubt encouraged many to pay closer attention to their health , and they are assessing their employers on how much support will be offered on their return to the office .
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Surveys show that employees want a workplace that prioritises their health and wellbeing . Many have dealt with trauma during the pandemic , from the loss of loved ones to financial stress , and this has led to heightened anxiety and depression . Now more than ever , employees need wellness programmes to ensure a healthier work-life balance , and these programmes need to offer more mental health initiatives to support employees in these unprecedented times . The benefit of such programmes is that employees are more likely to see their own wellness as being linked with professional success , and focusing on wellness in the workplace boosts productivity .