Microbreaks at work - Corporate wellness solution

Micro-Breaks: Elevating Workplace Wellness in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Ottawa

 

Santé Active provides expert-led, customizable micro-break sessions for your workplace, available on-site and virtually (online). We serve major cities including Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, and Gatineau. Integrating these short, powerful interventions is a cornerstone of an effective employee wellness program.

What Are Workplace Micro-Breaks?

 

Micro-breaks are short, regular cognitive and physical shifts that employees take throughout their workday. Rather than a full coffee or lunch break, they function as an "activity change" to promote active recovery.

Key Characteristics:

  • Duration: Can range from 30 seconds to a focused 15 minutes.

  • Format: Can be done standing or seated at a desk.

  • Variety: They are diverse, including both active (movement-based) and passive (mindfulness-based) techniques.

Micro-break Activities Include:

  • Physical: Targeted stretching, simple muscle-specific exercises, yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi/Qi Gong movements.

  • Mental/Emotional: Breathing techniques, visualization exercises, and mindfulness meditation practices.

 

Why Are Micro-Breaks Essential for Modern Employees?

 

Prolonged sitting and screen time are hallmarks of many contemporary jobs, leading to significant challenges for both intellectual and manual workers. Offering micro-breaks directly addresses these issues:

  1. Combats Fatigue & Sedentary Risks: Regular breaks interrupt prolonged sitting, mitigating physical, visual, and mental fatigue. This proactively reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) and work-related accidents.

  2. Boosts Productivity & Focus: Researchers confirm that short, strategic breaks help tired workers reset their cognitive load, allowing them to refocus and improve their overall productivity and efficiency.

  3. Reduces Stress & Improves Well-being: By providing a brief escape from repetitive or demanding tasks, micro-breaks help employees regulate stress and maintain energy levels throughout the day, effectively combating morning lethargy.

In essence, integrating Santé Active's micro-break programs contributes significantly to the physical, mental, and emotional health of your team, driving better engagement, higher efficiency, and a more positive work environment.

Micro-breaks for your employees Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary or Montreal

Contact Santé Active 1-888-923-2448

 

 

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