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TODAY’S OBJECTIVES
To look at the different ways in with the Coronavirus lockdown and working from home are affecting
our health and our well being.
To give you clear recommendations on how physical activity and good diet can help keep you safe
from infection and obesity related complications.
To help your bridge the gap between knowledge and action, and to overcome some of the more
common perceived barriers to health and well-being.
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THE WORKING FROM HOME WELLBEING SURVEY
TH E IN STITU TE FOR EMPLOYMEN T
STU D IES
Polled 500 Home Workers
Professional, Managerial or
Administrative Roles
Public & Private Sector
Women 76%
Average Age 46
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FINDINGS FROM THE SURVEY
PH YSIC AL, MEN TAL & EMOTION AL H EALTH
60%
33% 68%
Alcohol Consumption
Eating Less Healthily
Exercising Less
Sleeping Less
22%
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WHY YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS IS MORE
IMPORTANT
TH AN EVER BEFOR E
Physical activity boosts immune function and inflammation which can help can help reduce the
severity of respiratory infection like COVID-19.
Physical activity and good diet can help prevent and treat obesity as well as other health conditions
such as CHD, HBP, HC and Diabetes which are all risk factors for COVID-19.
Physical activity can improve sleep quality and help reduce the symptoms of anxiety and
depression, so being active every day can be a partial antidote to the stress of the pandemic.
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MODERATE AEROBIC ACTIVITY
150 MIN U TES PER W EEK
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Fitness Levels, Pre-Existing Injuries,
Underlying Health Conditions
150 Minutes per week
Brisk Walking, Riding a Bike,
Dancing, Hiking
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ENERGY BALANCE
H OW AN D W H Y ITS C H AN GED
1.
2.
3.
Buy and eat minimally processed foods
such as meat, poultry, fish, whole grains,
fruit and vegetables.
Eat mindfully by taking the time to sit
down and enjoy your food with out any
distractions.
Eat until your 80%, giving time for the
safety signals from your stomach to reach
your brain.
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Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dairy,
Nuts, Seeds, Legumes, Tofu
Oily Fish, Nuts, Seeds,
Eggs, Avocado’s, Oils
Fruits, Vegetables, Whole
Grains
Protein 35%
Fats 40%
Carbohydrates 25%
MACRONUTRIENTS
H OW AN D W H Y TH EY H AVE C H AN GED
13. Vitamin C Vitamin D Zinc
Oranges, Red &
Green Peppers,
Strawberries,
Blackberries,
Broccoli
Sunshine, Oily Fish,
Red Meat, Liver,
Eggs as well as
fortified foods such
as Cereals
Meat, Shellfish,
Cheese, Bread and
Cereal products..
ZnDC
MICRONUTRIENTS
VITMAMIN AN D MIN ER AL R EQU IR MEN TS
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MAKING TIME
H OW TO MAKE YOU R H EALTH AN D FITN ESS A PR IOR ITY
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15Why do you want to exercise more, and eat healthier?
So I can fit into smaller clothes?
So why do you want to fit into smaller clothes?
Because when I wear smaller clothes I’ll look better
But why do you want to look better?
Because when I look good, I feel better about myself.
So why do you want to feel better about yourself?
Because when I feel good, I’m more assertive and self confident.
But why do you want to be more assertive and self confident?
Because when I’m assertive and confident, i go after my goals.
The Five Why’s Exercise Identifying Your Priorities
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MAKING TIME
H OW TO MAKE YOU R H EALTH AN D FITN ESS A PR IOR ITY
Track your day in 15
minute increments…
07:00 - 07:15
Woke up; brushed teeth; washed face
07:15 - 07:30
Checked Instagram
07:30 - 07:45
Still on instagram…
07:45 - 08:00
Made Coffee
…Then Analyse it.
Low Value Activity
High Value Activity 15m
15m
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MAKING TIME
H OW TO MAKE YOU R H EALTH AN D FITN ESS A PR IOR ITY
Schedule Movement & Meal Prep
In Your Calendar
Create Systems That Make Health & Fitness
Quicker & Easier
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MAKING TIME
D ID YOU U SE YOU R TIME TO SU PPOR T YOU R H EALTH AN D FITN ESS
YES NO
Explore What Worked
Celebrate, You Deserve It!
What Did You Do Instead
Low Value Activities
Combine Low Value Activities
With Fitness And Nutrition
High Value Activities
Remove Environmental Triggers
Get Coaching For Accountability
Does It Happen Often?
Yes No
It’s OK,
Life Happens!
Get Coaching For Creating Better Systems And Setting Realistic Goals
Add In 15 More Minutes of
Movement & Meal Prep Next Week
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FINAL SUMMARY
KEY POIN TS TO R EMEMBER
• According to the IES Working from home wellbeing study, employees health has declined
across a number of measures due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
• Based on research and anecdotal experience, these changes are largely being driving by a
change in routine, a change environment, stress and a lack of time.
• To stay fit and healthy, the NHS recommends we perform 150 minutes of moderate aerobic
activity, or 75 minute of vigorous aerobic activity alongside two muscle strengthening
workouts per week.
• Our dietary requirements for both energy and nutrients have changed since entering
lockdown.
• Exercise and good diet are supported by a number of underlying strategies including
prioritisation, planning and evaluation.
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FINAL THOUGHTS
SOME PER SPEC TIVE
“This isn’t a weight loss contest. This isn’t a productivity contest.
This is a pandemic.”
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One Week Free Trial
Work with a friendly, professional and experienced coach to improve your
health and wellbeing.
- Home workouts tailored to your ability and access to equipment.
- A 20 page nutrition guide with custom calorie and macronutrient targets.
- Access to the ‘Making Time’ exercise worksheet.
- A 30 minute consultation call to get you set up with the strategies to
successfully improve your health and fitness.
Your free online coaching package includes;
Home Workouts Nutrition Guide Video Consultation
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REFERENCES
R ESEAR C H I U SED FOR MY TALK
• https://www.healthline.com/health-news/more-people-drinking-while-working-from-home-during-
covid19#Concerns-over-new-habits
• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-
wellbeing/guidance-for-the-public-on-the-mental-health-and-wellbeing-aspects-of-coronavirus-covid-19
• chrome-extension://cbnaodkpfinfiipjblikofhlhlcickei/src/pdfviewer/web/viewer.html?file=https://www.employment-
studies.co.uk/sites/default/files/resources/summarypdfs/IES%20Homeworker%20Wellbeing%20Survey%20Hea
dlines%20-%20Interim%20Findings.pdf
• https://www.st-va.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3464955/
Editor's Notes
So first of all, I would like to say a huge thank you to Richard and Sophie for arranging today’s talk on my behalf and for inviting me in to speak to all you good good people here at GQ Littler. I’m sure that you’re all extremely busy right now meeting your responsibilities to your clients, your colleagues and family members, so I really appreciate you all taking the time to join me on today’s webinar to listen to me talk.
When Boris Johnson announced the lockdown my whole business model changed overnight and, like many of you, I quickly had to adapt to a new way of working. I went from training 15 clients one to one in a private gym facility, to coaching 15 clients, what I like to refer to as 'none to one’, online via Face Time.
Now whilst there are obvious difference between personal training and online personal training, the coaching process itself hasn’t really changed much at all. My job is still to help people identify area’s for improvement in relation to their health and fitness, to create a plan that enables them to achieve those improvements and then to support them as they move through that process.
What has changed however, is the situation in which my clients find themselves in. And as we’ll see shortly, working from home comes with it’s own unique set of challenges, and if those challenges are not overcome it can pose a serious threat to your overall health and well-being. So today I wanted to share with you the lessons that I’ve learned from my own experiences, and those of my clients, that will keep you fit and healthy whilst working from home.
So today’s talk is really divided into three sections. First of all, I’m going to talk to you a little bit about the current circumstances that we find ourselves in and how they are influencing our health and well being. Second, I’m going to give you some clear recommendations on how physical activity and good nutrition can help keep you safe from infection and obesity related health conditions. And then finally, I’m going to run you through some exercises that will enable you build you own healthy routine and bridge the gap between knowledge and action. At the end of the presentation, I would hope that you all walk away with a clear understanding of how physical activity and good nutrition can help you stay fit and healthy whilst working from home.
If you do have any questions please save it for the end when we’ll be having a brief 15 minute Q&A where you’ll be able to ask me about anything I’ve talked about during the presentation, or in regards to health and fitness in general.
Like exercise, diet can have a positive effect on your health by boosting immunity, reducing inflammation and ______. However, as we saw in the IES Working from Home Well Being survey, many people are are eating less healthily since they started working from home. Now there’s a number of
In this section of today’s presentation, I wanted to explain to you how your energy and nutrient demands have changed since the start of the coronavirus lockdown and how you can adjust your diet accordingly.
For those of you that are active on social media platforms such as Instagram and LinkedIn, I’m sure you’ll agree with me that at times, it can feel that there’s a lot of pressure to use this situation as an opportunity to
So, I just wanted to offer some perspective and remind everyone here that this isn’t a weight loss contest and that this isn’t a productivity contest either. This is a pandemic. And as such, your number one priority should be stay healthy so that you can look protect yourselves, those that you care about, and the NHS.
Now unfortunately, whilst working from home helps prevent the spread of COVID-19, it does present a number of significant challenges to your health and wellbeing.
Following the advice I’ve outlined in today’s presentation can help you all stay fit and healthy, which will reduce the risk of you being infected with the COVID-19 virus, as well as mitigating agains the effect that comorbidities
Finally, if you that you need some help and support safeguarding your health during this time, I currently offering a one week free trial of my Online Coaching service.
As part of the package you’ll get a home workout program tailored to to your goals, level of ability and the equipment you have available to you.
You’ll also get a free nutrition guide with customised calorie and nutrient targets
Access to the making time, building a habit and braking the chain exercise worksheet to help you put your program into practise
As well as 30 minute minute coaching call where I will get you set up and ….
I only have 3 places available as I’m already working at close to capacity so if you do want to take advantage of this great opportunity, please do let me know immediately,