Harry Morgan, host of Podcast and YouTube channel JOG ON, discusses how to start running if you never run before. He suggests popular running plans, and will share what happens to our body and brain during a run. We also cover the long term mental benefits of exercise and running too. We help you in your journey no matter what stage you’re at.
Panel discussion: supporting young people’s mental health
Young workers aged 18 to 30 are perceived to be under almost twice as much pressure in their lives as their more senior peers. They’re more likely to be worrying about debt or struggling to pay their bills, which is likely to add to their stress. Companies can and should focus on creating a more inclusive environment and be prepared to step up and support their people.
In this session, Dr Ayan Panja shares life-changing insights about how we can all improve our health and wellbeing using techniques and strategies he has seen work time and time again in over two decades of clinical practice. He explais the eight key factors which affect our health the most and share the simple ways that we can start to improve them.
Closing the listening gap and listening effectively can create not just a safer workplace but also a culture where people can thrive and feel psychologically safe, improving wellbeing. Listening is also a crucial tool during times of uncertainty and change. This session covers what listening well looks like and introduces the concept of safety silence and its potential consequences. We also challenge you to think about how you hear different people and how this can affect inclusivity at work – and beyond.
Join Catherine Annis for 30-minutes to learn some simple breathing and movement techniques to help you unwind, release stress and unnecessary tension. Catherine briefly introduces the Vagus nerve and show how we can access it to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure and heart rate and improve sleep. This is a soothing session, suitable for everyone, regardless of movement experience and ability.
This is a full body, no equipment, workout. In just 25 minutes, you target everything from legs and abs to shoulders and lats. This workout will be sure to get you tired, have you breathing heavy, and leaving your muscles sore. No equipment nor space required so NO EXCUSES!
Back pain is a common issue among rail workers, with as much as 69% experiencing it every month. Currently, access to effective help is limited to hospitals with long waiting lists and requires therapist involvement. Dr Sheeran has developed a new work-based intervention called BACK-on-LINE (TM).
This session is designed to help you become happier, healthier, fitter and stronger. Josh Henry hosts a 30-minute low impact cardio session suitable for all ages and all fitness abilities. You don’t have to be the fittest or the strongest to take part in this. All you need to do is give 100%! You can take place anywhere from the comfort of your living room or even your garden!
Andy Picken demonstrates some easy exercises that can be done before or during your shift. Feel the beneficial impact of simple PPE (Personal Protective Exercises) that help you go through your shift work with more energy and lightness.
Deborah Edmonds and Rupert Lown will explore how we can all contribute to improving our alertness when we are working on shifts. Shift working can be a bind, but a bit of thinking and with some small adjustments we can make ourselves more alert – and you won’t need cans of energy drink or treble expressos! Our lives are hectic, we often have young families, caring for parents, grappling to sleep in very hot weather. All of these are things we have to live with, but there are tips and tricks to help us and we will explore these with you.