iGlobalWellness supports BBC's Truth About Exercise findings

March 1, 2012 - PRLog -- LONDON, UK – Research unveiled on BBC 2 Horizon The Truth About Exercise on Tuesday (28 February) shows how we can all lead healthier lives without breaking a sweat. Health and wellness programme provider iGlobalWellness has been advocating this approach since it launched four years ago and its programme results support the scientific findings.

Three million people watched the Horizon documentary on BBC 2 on Tuesday 28 February. The programme reported that scientists believe staying active throughout the day is the most effective way for most of us to improve our wellbeing and gain numerous long-term health benefits.

The scientific research is borne out by results from iGlobalWellness wellbeing programmes. In one three-month trial, staff increased their daily activity levels by an average 70%. The number of staff with healthy activity levels doubled after three months and the number of inactive staff halved after three months on an iGlobalWellness programme.

Those aged between 35 and 55 increased their activity the most during the challenge. Those who were overweight achieved a higher average increase in activity than those of normal weight.

iGlobalWellness encourages people to be more active by supplying them with a revolutionary monitor which measures speed and intensity of movement and calorie burn. Users can track their daily activity levels on an interactive website and change their activity habits accordingly.

“The only exercise I used to do was have a long walk on my lunch for around 45 minutes. Since I have received the monitor I still have a walk but I now also walk for 45 minutes before work as well. I play football once a week and I have a punch bag at home which I use around 3 or 4 days a week.” Employee, Cosmopolitan Housing Group, Liverpool
“Some of our staff have now starting skipping in the office for five minutes on the hour, every hour! It’s great to see the positive effect the Stay Active Challenge is having on everyone taking part.” HR Coordinator, Affinion International, Slough
About iGlobalWellness
iGlobalWellness is a leading supplier of the next generation of corporate wellness programmes. The company’s revolutionary approach focuses on fun and competition, whilst including all employees. iGW uses advanced technology, interactive web resources and personalised support to encourage staff to become more active and develop healthier lifestyles. iGW clients include Deloitte, Panasonic, Sheffield University and GSK. iGW is also a proud supporter of Actionaid making a donation for every participant who takes part in its programmes.
www.iGlobalWellness.com                                 www.StayActiveChallenge.com

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