The Guardian Online January 2017
How to be more Healthy at Work in 2017
After the festive over-indulgence, experts shared their tips for keeping fit and healthy in the workplace. Our Founder Julia featured with her top tip for an active lunch break!
A fantastic initiative backed by the London Mayor, the Healthy Workplace Charter provides clear and easy steps for employers to make their workplaces healthier and happier.
Our Founder Julia Scodie was invited to speak at the Awards ceremony held at City Hall last month.
The ceremony recognised and celebrated organisations dedicated to creating healthier working environments for their staff. It was such an honour to be invited to speak and to meet so many employers who are passionate about their staff Health and Wellbeing.
A
bout the London Healthy Workplace Charter
The Charter provides a framework for action to help employers build good practice in health and work in their organisation. It’s essentially a set of standards that organisations must meet in order to receive an official accreditation (and award).
Standards include: Physical activity, healthy eating and mental health and wellbeing. To date over 140 organsations have been accredited with more than 260,000 employees benefitting. The Charter is open to all employers; private, public, big, small and across industries.
Find out more about the Health Workplace Charter and register your interest
Did you know?
Almost 14 million working days a year are lost to sickness absence in London.
An average London firm of 250 employees can lose up to £250,000 a year, or £4,800 per week,
due to sickness absence.
Physically active workers take 27% fewer sick days than non-physically active counterparts and happier workers are 12% more productive than average, with unhappy workers 10%productive.
Guest post by Genna Kalish, Founder of SnackMaster
We’re all for office munching. Especially during the holiday season. You can’t ask us to celebrate an occasion without diving into packet of something sweet. However, there are so many healthier alternatives to your traditional chocolate tin. We asked SnackMaster Founder, Genna Kalish for her favourites.
Gemma’s top 5 festive snacks guaranteed to tickle your team’s taste buds:
1. Pana Chocolate
No-one does luxury quite like Pana. Raw, organic and handmade in Australia. You have no idea what ‘melt in your mouth’ means unless you have tried one of these bad boys. They are pure velvet. There’s 12 incredible flavours to choose from. Definitely something for everyone.
2. Mallows
Who can resist a winter spiced hot drink with marshmallows?! Marshmallows are usually no friend of vegetarians and those that are health conscious. However, Mallows are dairy free, gluten free, and gelatin free. They have no artificial flavourings and colours. And of course, are vegetarian and vegan. Trust us, they taste divine. Absolutely no scrimping on taste.
3. Nina’s Popcorn
Nina’s is an exciting and innovative range of naturally nutritious superfood popcorn. By using antioxidant and nutrient-rich ingredients, Nina’s have created a popcorn snack that is both delicious and nutritious. You can expect the likes of coconut, goji berries, maca, cacao, spirulina, sriracha, pink himalayan rock salt and pistachios. It’s truly hard to believe that Nina’s is made using 100% plant-based ingredients and is gluten, wheat, dairy and refined sugar free. So tasty (and addictive)!
4. Livia’s Kitchen Millionaire Bites
No one can say no to a slice of millionaire shortbread (or two). The sweet gooey caramel placed delicately on top of the smooth buttery base. Topped with rich chocolate. Sounds like a dream right? And then you remember the sugar content… That’s where Livia comes in. She has created the perfect gluten, dairy and refined sugar free alternative. Full of delicious flavour.
5. Stript Biltong
No snack list is complete without adding something in for the meat lovers community out there. Our favourite meat snack is by Stript. Their biltong is seriously soft and tender. It’s tough to find a brand that is just 100% meat with no added sugar or preservatives. But these guys know how to do it! High in protein, low fat, paleo friendly, gluten-free and naturally rich in zinc, iron, potassium and the B vitamins you need to stay strong and healthy.
All of these tasty snacks can be found in our SnackMaster boxes for outrageously discounted prices
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The Guardian Online November 2016
Tips on staying healthy in the Workplace
Our founder Julia featured on the expert panel for this live Q&A.
We took our workplace Pilates classes out the office to the fabulous roof terrace at Coq D’Argent. It was so great to wake up with the City and teach in this beautiful setting. Feedback from everyone who came was fantastic.
Staff from; The City of London Police, Goodman Masson, CBRE Global Investors, Schroders, London Sport, Janikin Rooke, Grey London, Standard Charter (..to name a few) joined us on the roof. 
Pixxie Lott even came along to a class!
We were so lucky with the weather and ran the classes through August to the end of October. Classes were taught by our Founder Julia. Read on for some rather lovely reviews and photo highlights
“I’ve been to Pilates with Julia before at London Sport HQ, so when I heard about the morning rooftop classes, it was an offer I couldn’t refuse! Julia’s a fantastic teacher and very inspirational. Her enthusiasm set again the backdrop of a sunrise against London skyline is one of the best ways to start a Friday morning. 
I was utterly hooked. I’m really upset it’s winter now, so we aren’t able to do it anymore – I’ll definitely be back with the sun next year!” Lizzie Stanton, Funding Manger – London Sport
“I just wanted to thank you for the class this morning, we all really enjoyed it – what a great way to start the day!” Natasha Brady, Project Coordinator –
City of London Police
“What better way to start the day than with a Pilates class on the roof of Coq d’Argent?! When Julia first approached me with the idea I thought it was just great, and the team agreed. We booked out an entire session. It was such a success that we rebooked a few weeks later. Everyone loved the class and raved about Julia’s teaching style. A thoroughly enjoyable and recommended class.”
Louise Goddard, EA – Goodman Masson
“Initially I thought the early mornings would be difficult to take. But, once I’d got myself to the Coq d’Argent rooftop on a warm summer’s morning, I wished I could do Pilates with Julia up there every day! A true escape from London’s morning chaos, I almost skipped to work after every class. Can’t wait for next year.”
Ana Saffer, Account Manager – Grey London
“Early morning Pilates on the roof at Coq D’Argent was definitely worth getting up for! The setting was fabulous and Julia was excellent at making the class work really well for all levels of abilities. We rewarded ourselves with a work breakfast after the session and got to work buzzing and energized”.
Janikin Rooke staff
We featured on BBC Radio 4’s report ‘Cake Culture vs Active Workplaces’. Listen to hear our Pilates classes at software company, Pivotal, and what staff have to say about how much they value their weekly classes.
Listen to the full report here… we’re at 2 minutes!
We’ve been bringing lunch break Pilates and Yoga classes to Pivotal for over seven months. Staff tell us how much they enjoy the classes and value the break from their computers.
Exciting news… we’ve launched our Mindful Movement Pilates classes with City restaurant Coq d’Argent.
Our first class on Saturday 1st October will take place in Coq d’Argent’s stunning rooftop garden, with participants invited to exercise, relax, and release tension surrounded by spectacular City views.
Some of you may have already joined us for our popular weekday morning classes at Coq D’Argent which are a fantastic way to start the working day. We’re really delighted to have the opportunity to help Londoners start their weekends well too!
Pilates is proven to improve strength, flexibility, and posture, it can ease back pain, and is also great for general fitness and wellbeing. Our Mindful Movement Pilates classes suits all ages, skills, and fitness levels, with alternatives given for each exercise, allowing everyone to enjoy and benefit from the classes. The exercises focus on core muscles, thus improving posture and strengthening the entire body, and also incorporate mindful breathing to help reduce stress and tension.
Classes will be taught by our founder and leading instructor Julia Scodie.
Dates and tickets
Saturday 1st October – Book here
Saturday 5th November – Book here
Saturday 3rd December – Book here
Following the classes, guests are invited to enjoy Coq d’Argent’s indulgent brunch dishes, including; 
Mushroom pancake with poached egg and Hollandaise sauce; Croque-Madame with roasted ham, Emmental cheese, béchamel, fried egg and mixed salad; London oak smoked salmon and spinach benedict; and Heritage tomato and basil salad. All dishes are served with a choice of coffee, tea, juice or a mocktail included in the price of your ticket.
BOOK TICKETS FOR OUR FIRST SATURDAY SESSION HERE or
contact info@exerciseinthecity.com if you have any questions
We were delighted to have been invited by ukactive to help kick off National Fitness Day this year.Alongside a showcase of activities to launch the day, our Founder Julia taught Pilates classes for attendees. The launch featured on London Live…
.. and we met the fabulous Darcey Bussell! Great to check out her new dance fitness workout DDMIX.
National Fitness Day the most active day of the year will launch at the Olympic Park with Darcey Bussell CBE delivering her dance fitness workout DDMIX. Sam Quek, Rio Gold Medallist (Team GB Ladies Hockey Team) will be joining alongside a showcase of activities from the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park partners… and us! Our Founder Julia will be teaching Pilates classes on site.
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