Health & Wellness

It seems like everyone is on the move at Irvine Towers! With over one million square feet of workspace that spans five buildings, this dynamic Irvine Company Office Property…

Meetings, deadlines, presentations, events. With so much on the schedule, it’s easy to put your health and wellness by the wayside. According to the American Psychological Association, Americans are…

When you eat well, you feel well – that’s common knowledge – but sometimes busy workdays leave little time for dinner prep. A Harvard Business Review article noted that 62…

Making it to the gym isn’t always easy. It takes motivation, time and dedication to fit regular exercise into your daily routine. According to Nielson, 36 percent of regular…

Strength training can provide a variety of benefits for mind and body. Comprised of machine weights, free weights and bodyweight-driven exercises, strength training relies on resistance and repetition…

When you’re jetting off to your next meeting, it may seem like there’s little time to stop for a lunch break. However busy you get, eating meals throughout the day is a must. Healthy and nutritious food will provide you with the fuel needed to physically and mentally tackle the day’s challenges.

Looking for new ways to work smart and live well? A bike share program provides an effective and engaging way to promote physical health and overall productivity in the workplace. Irvine Company Office has partnered with Zagster to give employees access to free bike share services.

When it comes to office design, the smallest details can make a big impact on health and wellness. Posture, productivity, stress, and muscle pain are just a few factors that are drastically impacted by office environments. It is estimated that up to 54 percent of Americans who suffer from lower back pain spend most of their day sitting at a desk. As of 2015, injuries due to lower back pain alone cost employers approximately $34,600 in medical and disability claims. In addition to being costly and physically harmful, workplace injury can also lead to absenteeism and depression, both key contributors to lack of productivity in the workplace.

 

During a busy workday, stretching before a workout may be the last thing on your mind. When your schedule fills to the brim, stretching prior to an exercise session may seem like a waste of time, but studies show just how important stretching is for the body and mind. In fact, stretching throughout the day, especially at the workplace, has been proven to reduce stress levels, decrease muscle stiffness and promote overall health so you can work smart and live well.

 

When the weather warms up, there’s nothing like getting outside for a little exercise. Luckily, there are plenty of workout ideas that activate the body and provide an excellent workout while embracing the natural beauty of the great outdoors. Even better, outdoor exercise has been proven to lower stress and boost mental health, promoting an overall healthy lifestyle. Researchers at Leeds Metropolitan University have linked daily workouts with higher productivity, better time management and more effective communication. Employees who exercise during the workday go home feeling more satisfied.