Healthy Meeting Tips

Get Up! Tips for a healthy and productive meeting, conference, or convention Recently, I had the honor of presenting a session at the National Speakers Association Convention about healthy meeting strategies.  Here is the companion article for the session: A multiple day conference can undo the good work of healthy habits.  Four hours of sitting increases triglyceride levels, raises blood pressure, deters blood flow, and slows thinking. Taking steps to protect your health as a participant is important.  As a presenter, using movement within the program can support audience engagement, learning, and health. Event organizers can design programs to support healthy habits and encourage participation and learning. Healthy Meeting Tips for Participants Stalk The Halls: Three 10-minute walks during the day can be as beneficial as a 30-minute walk.  Walk from your room to the meeting area – and take a victory lap. Better yet, take the stairs for even more benefit. Go A Little Nutty: A handful of heart healthy nuts such as almonds or walnuts is a great way to add omega-3 fatty acids to your diet, get a little protein, and stave off hunger. They are also high in fiber which aids in clearing cholesterol from your body (a good thing if there is some naughty eating). Drink (Water That Is): At each session, grab a glass of water. Staying hydrated will help prevent the afternoon headache and aid digestion. Start your day with a big glass of water before your morning coffee. In the ev...
Source: Embrace Your Heart Wellness Initiative - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Events & Media Heart Health Healthy Meeting Tips National Speakers Association Source Type: blogs