Workouts for workers

Workouts for workers
The return on investment from corporate meetings and employee training days can be maximised when physical activity is included in the day, according to organisers at the Cotswold Conference Centre near Broadway in Worcestershire.

“Many companies find that people are more engaged and energised if they are not just sitting down all day , but also have the opportunity to participate in physical activity” says the centre’s Corporate Sales Manager, Rachael Buttery. “They choose us because we have great outdoor spaces and a wide range of easy-to-use team-building activities.”

This week is Workout at Work Day. It’s designed to remind people about the importance of activity in their everyday lives. Physiotherapists suggest walking or cycling to work, along with innovative ideas such as adding exercise to the meeting agenda.
“When planning meetings, conferences and training, we always suggest that people also think about including some physical activity,” says Rachael. “In our experience, team building is a chance for delegates to stretch their limbs and their minds and generally feel more able to employ lateral thinking with increased concentration.”

Cotswold Conference Centre is based on the 370-acre Farncombe Estate with views over the Vale of Evesham. Dotted around the estate are a number of unique team-building stations known as Eye Openers.

“We have 13 innovative exercises which can be run by trainers and conference organisers without the need for outside support,” says Rachael. “Getting out and about can really help people who are here to learn.”

For more information on team building at Cotswold Conference Centre, visit http://www.cotswoldteambuilding.com/