Are you up for the team stretching challenge?
Stretching with colleagues is a great way to break up the workday.
It may seem like a strange idea, but team stretching is a wonderful habit to introduce to the workplace.
Stretching helps get people away from their desk or work environment and work out their bodily tension.
The health benefits are far-reaching.
Stretching:
Builds greater self-awareness
Can cut back on workplace injuries
May reduce stress
Is a great activity for team bonding
Tap into these great benefits and more by implementing a team stretching challenge in your workplace.
Leading a remote team? Do the stretch challenge over a Zoom or Google Hangout call. Here are tips on promoting wellbeing and happiness in remote workplaces.
Get started with team stretching
Discuss the plan with your colleagues so it’s not a complete surprise.
Allot a fixed time every day to help build this habit.
Arrange for a qualified instructor who can take your team through the correct exercises – or find a trusted YouTube video.
Try these stretch breaks at your desk from Physical Therapists Brendan and Jessica Ryder or this 14 minute office break yoga from Adriene Louise.
Encourage reluctant employees to participate by clearly outlining the benefits.
Follow up sessions with a discussion on how everyone is feeling so you can gauge its effectiveness and see where improvements could be made.