ASICS is launching an initiative with their partners from LGN Run Clubs aimed at getting people up and exercising in the morning with a series of free workouts in Hyde Park. Sessions lead by an expert LGN Run Club trainer will start at 7am and are suitable for all fitness levels. Those attending can shower and change at a nearby gym in order to head to work refreshed.
LGN Run Club Director Ben Pochee says: “Structured and progressive running provides wellbeing benefits and is a way to maximise limited time windows within a working week. The long term nature of LGN’s Run Club clients such as Coca Cola, BP & M&C Saatchi provides evidence in itself, and prompted Publicis CEO Mark Cadmanto to say: ‘LGN Run Clubs provide an integral part of our wellbeing package, offering a unique benefit beyond purely improving our physical health and essentially promoting team building across disciplines.’”
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Attack the Day – Early Morning Run Sessions in Central London
- Where: Hyde Park Corner entrance to Hyde Park (Next to the Hyde park corner lodge)
- When: 7am, Tuesday 20th and 27th September
- Who: Free 45 minute early morning run coaching session with experts from LGN (www.lgnwellbeing.com). Please extend the invite to friends and family
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Morning exercise can help boost productivity and effectiveness at work
Research has found regular exercise can lead to feelings of greater productivity, reduced stress levels at work and potentially even higher pay, with early morning activity seeming to provide some of the greatest benefits.
ASICS commissioned research of over 2,000 GB workers and found that 63% of workers who exercise at least twice a week believe that regular exercise makes them more effective at work and 7 in 10 saying they feel less stressed after exercise. In light of the findings, the performance sportswear brand is launching a series of early morning training sessions in Hyde Park to help more people get involved in early morning exercise.
Earnings:
Interestingly, the highest proportion of those earning above the national average (£25,900) was found among the early birds, with 46% of morning exercisers on above average earnings, compared to those that exercise most during the day or the evening (31% and 37% respectively).
Work productivity:
Workers who exercise in the mornings were most likely to agree (65%) that regular exercise makes them more productive at work.This may be attributed to the fact morning workouts set the pace for the day ahead, with one in ten (13%) citing an improvement in concentration and four in ten (39%) feeling more motivation at work a benefit of morning exercise.
Emotional:
Morning training sessions can reduce stress levels, with 66% of regular early morning exercisers agreeing they feel less stressed following workouts, and over half (59%) stating that they feel refreshed. A higher number of workers who exercise in the morning feel they have more energy (41%) compared to their day (28%) and evening (38%) counterparts.
ASICS PRO team member, psychologist Dr. Victor Thomson explains the benefits of early morning activity: “Exercising in the morning wakes you up and boosts the body, releasing the happy hormones which lift your mood and make you feel good. This is known as the ‘runners high’. When you hit the office after a morning workout you have already achieved something important, putting you mentally and physically in a positive position to face whatever the working day throws at you.”
Nutritionist Ruth McKean says: “Exercise in the morning may not only increase energy levels for the day ahead but also our emotional selves which can focus the mind to eat healthier during the work day. However it is great to exercise no matter what time of day – but people should also be smart with food choices; lots of sugary energy drinks before, during and after exercise would not be needed if exercising for well being and especially weight loss. I suspect those that can exercise before work on a British winter morning are highly motivated people anyway!”
