Which workout suits your job?
As you know, I prefer to be in the gym in the morning with a barbell on my neck or a couple of dumbbells in my hands. And even after staring blindly at my screen all day, I like to get exhausted on the skillmill at my beloved High Studios. Mind off and just go for it. Yet I don't do this just to release my energy or run off frustrations. Sitting all day in one position behind your desk with a load of deadlines and a towering pile next to that liter of coffee is anything but good for your body.
Stress from work pressure, back pain, or visual fatigue is a typical complaint for anyone stuck in a busy job. No less than sixty percent of employees often suffer from physical and mental complaints, according to a study by Interface. And what turns out? There is only one thing that can help: moving. But how do you know which sport suits your profession? Gympass, the world's largest corporate provider of sports activities, figured it out for you. They matched every profession, with the corresponding complaints, to a sports activity to prevent or at least reduce absenteeism and complaints.
Diplomats & event managers – Yoga
Diplomats spend many hours on the road and in airplanes or stand all day in a scorching trade fair hall. The result: tired legs, swelling, and circulation problems. The best medicine? An hour on the yoga mat or a pilates class. These workouts are relaxing for the mind and improve breathing and emotional stability. Additionally, that downward dog or those lunges improve circulation and keep swelling at bay.
Bankers & managers – Running
Senior managers and bankers often suffer from persistent stress with all the (emotional) consequences that come with it. The best thing you can do is run all that stress off. Running can be done anytime and anywhere and ensures that you can let everything go for a moment and clear your head.
Creatives – Boxing
Creatives like writers, publishers, and PR staff often work with deadlines, leading to many late-night hours. An hour of hitting a punching bag is then the solution. Boxing helps against stress, muscle pain, and the fear of not meeting tight deadlines. It provides a boost of endorphins and self-confidence, teaches you to count to ten, and stimulates the cooperation between body and mind. And with a bit of luck, there’s a handsome guy in front of you teaching you the tricks of the trade.
Self-employed entrepreneurs – Crossfit
Especially entrepreneurs in small businesses who are still in a startup phase and have to lead the way often suffer from fatigue due to lack of sleep, stress, and consequently issues like constant headaches or even migraines. Recognizable? A crossfit class is what you should schedule. Spending hours at the pull-up bar, box squats, rope battles, and handstand push-ups is what you can expect. Crossfit increases muscle strength and endurance, and since you don't do it alone, it also strengthens team spirit.
Administrative staff – Swimming
People who sit a lot at the office often suffer from back pain, tired eyes, or if you're unlucky: a mouse arm. It also turns out from figures from the Health Council that sitting a lot poses a high risk of cardiovascular diseases. Swimming relaxes your muscles, but especially strengthens your back muscles. It's good for the heart and ensures that you fall asleep like a log at night.
Freelancers – Dancing
Freelancers who work a lot alone or sit more at the meeting table than doing anything else find their relaxation through dancing. This way, they improve coordination and body flexibility and increase their energy levels. And then you also work on your social skills. Just make sure to find a nice dance partner.
Well, there's only one thing to do tonight: cancel my regular class... Which of my colleagues is going to join me for an hour of hitting the bag tonight?
