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When we asked lead author Dr. Brendon Stubbs of King’s College London how realistic it is to wake up for 15 minutes every two hours, he acknowledged that these breaks are essential for optimal work performance. He says you need to.
“It’s not just about ‘taking time away from work,’ it’s about working smarter,” Stubbs says. “While many people cite heavy workloads and deadlines as barriers, our research suggests that travel breaks can actually improve your ability to cope with these pressures.
“Just 15 minutes of movement increases blood flow to areas of the brain involved in emotional processing and decision-making, allowing you to work more efficiently.”
Who is qualified for the position?
Desiring to bring regular exercise back into our lives and show that it’s possible to fit exercise into even the busiest of lives, Scamps Fit For Office Challenge.
She will join more than 30 members of Congress and senators in a three-week fitness challenge led by former Ironman Guy Leach.
Former Ironman Guy Leach helps Sophie Scamps find time for exercise in her busy schedule. credit: Edwina Pickles
“We all have 168 hours a week,” Leach says. “You have to prioritize exercise and set goals. It’s not impossible.”
He added that it would be unrealistic for most people to wait until after work because it would disrupt their lives. “But at 6 a.m. or 6:30 a.m., no one is going to set up a meeting for you.”
The challenge, by AUSactive, Australia’s leading exercise and active health body, will launch from Parliament House on November 19 and aims to encourage Australians to get more exercise.
most Australian adults insufficient activity and More than 2 out of 3 people You are overweight or obese.
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“Fit For Office’s challenge is to get politicians to engage in physical activity and exercise themselves,” said Barry Elfsh, CEO of AUSactive. “It’s about providing a positive example for the community and getting the community thinking about the need for a public health campaign that encourages everyone to get outside and take part in physical activity and exercise.”
At Elf, we believe there is much that governments can do to help us all become more active. These include FBT exemptions for gym memberships, elderly care packages offering personal training, physical activity classes in early childhood centers and promoting ASICS research findings in the workplace.
Scamps added that they are promoting more active transportation, as well as eliminating junk food and gambling ads.
If we are supported to move more and be healthier, the benefits can be profound.
“What’s particularly interesting is that this isn’t about high-intensity exercise or complex interventions,” Stubbs says.
“It’s simply about breaking the cycle of long periods of sitting through deliberate movement. It’s accessible, achievable, and most importantly, it works. Those 15 minutes aren’t just a break from work; It’s an investment in mental clarity and productivity for the next few hours.”
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