On 21 November 2018, a variety of people who live, work and network in Camberwell (Camberwellians) gathered together to share their tips on The Business of Sport with others at Barolo Trattoria, Level 1, 885 Burke Road, Camberwell.
The discussion began with a short presentation from Eric Drinkwater. Here are their tips (paraphrased from notes by Sue Ellson).
Rather than talk about sport, let’s talk about physical activity – or inactivity! 14 billion dollar problem for Australian business. If we do not encourage employees to do physical activity, there will be time off and a loss of productivity.
If you are the business owner and you are not able to work, all income stops. A lack of activity raises the risk of cardiovascular disease by 20%.
Diabetes, Mental Health, Depression, Anxiety, Colon and Breast Cancer all have physical activity as contributing factors.It is also a predictor in 14-20% of all deaths.
If you think physical inactivity is convenient, it is really inconvenient if you die!
You do not necessarily need to exercise. Getting your body moving – gardening, cleaning, walking etc counts. Exercise is some form of activity.
Sport is something competitive. How much do you need? 150 minutes per week, roughly 30 minutes per day, 3 x 10 minute walks. Pace at the rate of being ‘late for the train’ – some level of intensity.
Any exercise is better han none. Many people give up and do none rather than some. Anything is better than the couch.
Do something you like to do – look around and find out what that could be. Also choose something that you are prepared to keep doing.
Find someone to do it with to keep you accountable and motivate each other. Having someone else with you helps. Roughly 10,000 steps per day.
Alcohol also slows your metabolism and has almost as many calories as fat.
John McRae – Website Design and CMS Company
Previously tried park sports on a Friday, walks at lunchtime, likes the idea of a pedometer challenge. Personally accountable helps to start cycling at 5:30m with a group.
Ray Orr – Run MBE and four franchise locations – outsourcing production, telephone, printing, couriers
Walks 3 kilometres a day, only 6,000 steps but that doesn’t include activity at work as I don’t carry my phone all day.
Su Mei Tan – Art Therapist and Yoga Teacher
I like swimming, but I recommend choosing a warm pool.
Callum Stanford – Computers and IT for Geeks Plus
Avoid getting injured.
Melanie Scott – Service Dog Trainer
Get out and walk a dog – good for you and good for the dog. Dogs need exercise and a lot of their behavioural issues are due to not getting enough exercise or attention.
Amanda Mao – Freelance B2B bilingual Chinese Medical Writer and Translator
Like the idea of having companions – walk each day with partner and child around the neighbourhood for one hour – great family time.
Gita Gauba – Science and Human Resources Professional
Eat healthily and exercise. Some people go to the gym full on during the week and then binge eat on the weekend. Love chocolate, but eat in moderation.
Andrew McLaren – Family Engagement Consultant
Substitute dog for children! Love brisk walking. If kids ask to play, they are looking to engage. Kids can make exercise fun.
Joel Schultz – Wealth Planning and Insurance
Do something that makes you happy. Previously an institutional banker, changed my career, gave up alcohol, eat clean – doing something you love and the rest takes care of itself (lost 20 kgs in six months).
Liz Fleming – Solicitor, Wills and Estates
Working with people who have lost loved ones through a sudden heart attack. Brain training is very helpful.
Cheap Fitbit and monitor daily steps and if haven’t done my 10,000, will do more when I get home. If you have an injury, keep doing something else.
Lauren Sullivan – Partner Solictor Property, Conveyancing, Leasing
Follow what my husband says – need energy all day so watch what and when I eat to ensure I have energy all day. For difficult things, encourage others to be involved and help stick to it.
Grace Kelly – Health Worker
Go for a walk straight after work before you sit down on the couch.
Sue Ellson – Independent LinkedIn Specialist, Camberwell Network and Newcomers Network Founder
Have avoided an additional injury by avoiding high risk activities. Walk a lot, dance and yoga once a week.
Dancing has improved my balance and flexibility. Also have a massage roughly every five weeks to combat ‘mouse arm.’
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