Resources: Booking.com Workshop

Slide Deck:


Booking.com Work From Home Comfort Session by Lucy Griffith

 

Video:

The problem with posture-fixing devices: The Mayfair Clinic video – ‘Do Back Braces Work?

The pros and cons of standing desks: GuerrillaZen Fitness Video – ‘Top 3 Problems with Standing Desks

 

Exercises (Video)

Thrive at Work Short Video Collection: Healthy Movement Habits at Work

How to do the Brügger Break (Posture Microbreaks)

Stretch to help neck pain

Wall Angel (for tight shoulders)

 

Books:

Physical Intelligence by Claire Dale and Patricia Peyton

 

Articles:

Exercise & the brain: Guardian Article on how exercise improves cognitive functioning

Benefits of Walking Meetings: Inc. Article on how walking meetings can promote creative thinking

Sitting and Exercise: New York Times Article on how sitting for too long sabotages exercise benefits

Moving to Reduce Health Risks: New York Times Article on how short and low intensity activity can help improve health

Health Risks Associated with Prolonged Sitting: NHS Article – Why We Should Sit Less

 

Scientific Research:

How walking can improve creative thinking: 2014 Study – American Psychological Association

Research linking slumped postures to negative perception – University of Hildesheim/Ruhr University Bochum Germany

Seated posture and Confidence: 2009 Study by Ohio State University

 

Websites:

Simple habit change techniques: BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits 

 

Fitness Apps

Downdog (Fitness & Yoga apps offering short, customisable workouts – useful for mini exercise breaks at home)

 

Ideas:

Injecting Movement into your Workday