Get Physical
13 Factors
The Science of Exercise
Healthy Office Habits
Wildcards
100

The advised range of steps for adults to achieve per day

What is 8,000-10,000

100

A lack of this factor can lead to feelings of isolation, loneliness, and a decreased motivation to stay active

What is psychological & social support?

100

Exercise improves blood flow to this organ, helping with memory and focus

What is the brain?

100

Your screen should be level with this body part to reduce neck pain

What are the eyes?

100

These types of boundaries help employees protect their personal time, and prevent work from overtaking their life

What are work-life boundaries?

200

This system, responsible for fighting off illness, gets stronger with regular physical activity

What is the Immune System?

200
The York Region Step Challenge promotes this factor, by motivating people to improve their physical performance.

What is Growth & Development?

200

This system gets stronger with cardio (i.e. jogging or biking)

What is the Cardiovascular System?

200

This is something you can do at your desk to reduce stifness

What is Stretching or Adjusting your Posture?

200

When work stress becomes chronic, it can lead to this type of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion 

What is burnout?

300

The Recommended Daily Minutes of Moderate Activity for Adults

What is 30 Minutes?

300

This factor is promoted via the encouragement of movement during the day, which can reduce stress, burnout, and offer a break from the office

What is Workload Management? 

300

During exercise, your body releases this hormone, which reduces stress, relieves pain, and improves mood

What are Endorphins?

300

It’s a good idea to regularly rest your eyes by looking at an object at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds or more, this often

What is 20 minutes?

300

The name of the new center in 17250 Young Street

What is The Well?

400

Activities like walking, swimming, and cycling fall into this category of heart-healthy exercise 

What is aerobic exercise? 

400

This factor is promoted through the Region's Office Ergonomics Assessment, conducted by YR's Health & Safety specialists who will visit your workstation and suggest improvements based on your needs

What is Phycological Safety?

400

Exercise helps your body handle stress by lowering levels of this stress hormone

What is Cortisol?

400

This relaxation technique can be done at your desk to lower heart rate and anxiety, while increasing mindfulness

What is deep breathing?

400

Employees at the Region get a 30% discount at this gym

What is GoodLife Fitness?