Pump Up Your Employees – The Power of Workplace Wellness

By Team eLifestyle Fitness and Lifestyle Expert Robb Armstrong

Last week we shared our latest fitness special geared to get you started or boost your current fitness program for faster results.

In this week’s Fit Tip we give you the lowdown on how our customizable Workplace Wellness programs can have a positive affect on the bottom line of your business!

Workplace Wellness is divided into four complimentary offerings:

Interactive Employee Involvement

A unique, interactive forum is created using a micro-website that is run by our team of experts. The goal – to encourage employees to become involved within a company-wide health and wellness community, incorporating fitness and wellness challenges and personal goal-setting.

Lunch & Learns

Used on their own or as a compliment to any challenge, Lunch and Learns can be customized to fit any challenge. A few topic examples covered are: Nutrition, Exercise, Stress Management, Executive, and Team Building.

On-Site Health Programs

A certified instructor/trainer will deliver a dynamic fitness program that motivates and reduces stress, enabling your employees/staff to re-energize and improve their overall health and productivity. Some classes are, but not limited to, the following: Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi, Beginner running, Aerobic classes, Sport-specific (Golf, Tennis, etc.).

Interactive Micro-Website

This interactive website will be customized and available to each employee. The micro- website will include:

Competitions/Challenges: Length – 12 wks (90 days): Ensures employee’s long-term success

Focus on Charity: Within each challenge the company may choose to donate money in the winner’s name to a specific charity

eLifestyle Points: Collect points to be “cashed in” for prizes for accomplishing the following examples: Walk to and from work, physical fitness, lowering cholesterol, etc.

Weekly FitVid: Highlights fitness and lifestyle tips.

Weekly Fit Tips: Fitness and lifestyle tips emailed to employees

Monthly lifestyle e-newsletter: Highlights winners of challenges and showcases profiles of individuals within the company that have accomplished other personal fitness challenges such as triathlons, marathons, etc.

*Contact us today to help improve employee health and streamline the efficiency of your business! Call Robb at 416. 799. 8537 today!

UP NEXT ... Why Workplace Wellness is needed more than ever. We tell you next week!

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eLifestyle Fitness Special!

By Team eLifestyle Fitness and Lifestyle Expert Robb Armstrong

In last week’s Fit Tip we shared the importance of maintaining proper hydration even during the winter months.

This week we share our latest fitness special geared to help you get started, or to keep your current fitness training on track and stop winter pounds from adding up.

Purchase our comprehensive weight loss, exercise, lifestyle program and maintenance plan for a special low cost of $300, normally valued at $500!

What You Get ...

Each week participants will receive a personalized:

• Diet
• Menu
• Shopping list
• Work out plan
• Equipment prescription
• Lifestyle plan
• Tips

In adddition ...

• Participants will have email access to fitness, weight loss and lifestyle coach
• Every 3 weeks participants send in progress for feedback
• At the end of the program participants will receive a maintenance plan to continue on there success
• $40 gift certificate for eLifestyle personal training or phone coaching

Don't wait! This limited time offer won't last long, so contact us today at www.elifestyle.ca to get the professional help you need to get your fitness and wellness goals on track!

Up next ... Workplace Wellness: Why your office needs to make wellness a priority. Find out next week!

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H2O – Are You Getting Enough in Winter

By Team eLifestyle Fitness and Lifestyle Expert Robb Armstrong

In last week’s Fit Tip we gave you some top techniques to help refocus on your winter fitness program.

This week we share the great importance your water intake has on staying hydrated even during the winter season.

Just as the temperature during summer months creates the need for proper hydration, winter also has its unique demands. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself …

Hydration: Did you know?
It’s a fact that our bodies are comprised of 60% water. Despite all of the daily physical and biological processes at work just to keep our bodies performing their basic duties, most of us still aren’t aware that proper hydration plays a key role in those processes.

Although unknown to most of us, we lose about ten 250ml cups or 2.5 litres of water each day just to cover the basic demands of normal body processes. And that doesn't include what is lost through various types of physical activity!

As a result, the average person requires roughly ten 250ml cups of water per day just to recoup that loss and preserve normal hydration levels in the body.

When You Need More Water
There are different factors that can increase your individual fluid requirements. Some include:

• Physical activity
• High weather temperatures
• Low humidity
• High altitude
• High fibre diets
• Increased caffeine and alcohol consumption

Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration
It’s extremely important to be aware of certain indications that point to dehydration. As early indicators, these signs and symptoms can have an impact on how you protect yourself or your loved ones.

For the average person during exercise/heat stress, thirst is probably not perceived until an individual has already unknowingly incurred a water deficit of approximately 2% of their body weight. Experts tell us that a loss of 10% is considered serious while a 20% loss is life threatening.

Some early symptoms of dehydration are: headaches, fatigue, loss of appetite, flushed skin, light-headedness, dry mouth and eyes, and dark urine with a strong odor.

Winter Hydration
Most of us relate hydration problems exclusively to the heat of the summer months, not realizing that in some parts of the country the winter air can be drier than most deserts!

If you think about it, in the summer we turn on our dehumidifier and in the winter we plug in our humidifier. Why? Because the air is drier than in the summer and we need to add more moisture.

Most of us can recall waking up in the morning or even during the night with a dry mouth. And we satisfy that dryness with a glass of water because we recognize that it’s a telltale sign we are dehydrated. Therefore, being mindful of our body’s need for water during the winter is also very important.

5 Tips to Help Increase Water Intake

• Carry a refillable water bottle everywhere you go
• Keep track of your intake by writing it down
• Drink water at every meal
• Drink water during exercise and every sporting event
• Drink water prior to your morning java

Up Next … Incredible winter fitness special from eLifestyle! Get it next week!

Note: Check back every week for more helpful health and fitness tips from eLifestyle's Fit Tips by Robb!