Have you noticed any stiffness in your joints?
Do you have tension in your upper or lower back?
Do you feel a loss of energy in the early afternoon?
It's time to improve your posture! Sitting for hours on end, as well as repetitive movements, can have negative effects on your posture and physical health.
Identify the risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle and poor posture, and find out how to free yourself from physical tension, boost your energy levels and improve your sitting and standing posture at work.
Physical pain and tension are common in the workplace, mainly associated with a sedentary lifestyle, long hours of posture or repetitive movements. The body is there to support us, as long as we take care of it.
Beyond the myths about physical activity and ergonomics, this training course covers simple exercises to counteract a sedentary lifestyle, improve mobility, increase energy, strengthen muscle tone, limit back pain and regain greater flexibility.
Objectives
At the end of this training course, participants will be able to apply exercises to limit sedentariness and adjust their posture at their workstation, according to their needs.
Is it for you ?
General public
Prerequisite
None
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Content
This training course gives you the tools you need to better understand the impact of poor posture at work, with the aim of avoiding musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), improving working conditions and reducing the risk of accidents and occupational illness.
1- The effects of a sedentary lifestyle and poor posture
- What is a sedentary lifestyle and how does it affect our health?
- What are the health effects of poor posture?
- What are the impacts of remaining immobile for several hours at work?
- How do repetitive movements affect the anatomy and create muscular tension?
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2- The importance of physical activity
- The physical and psychological effects of regular exercise
- The difference between being active and being sporty
- Government recommendations on sedentary lifestyles
- The micro-pause and its effects on overall health
3- Ergonomic elements to improve posture
- What is a musculoskeletal disorder
- What is the importance of fascia (connective tissue membranes) in posture
- What is good sitting and standing posture?
4- Correcting and maintaining physical activity habits
- Discover ideas for regaining an active lifestyle at work
- Identify tools for releasing tension and improving posture (stretching, breathing techniques, etc.)
- Know how to create a routine to encourage physical activity and maintain good posture on a daily basis. P
- Personalize their action plan, particularly to resolve physical tension in the joints, back, neck and nape.
💡 Useful information
Our training sessions are offered in Montreal or Quebec City, in person or in virtual format. Dates and locations are provided when you select your session below. If you have any questions regarding registration, schedules, the language of instruction, or cancellation policies, please consult our FAQ .
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Private or personalized training
Do you have several employees interested in the same training course? Whether in person at your offices or remotely in virtual mode, we offer private training courses tailored to your team's needs. Group rates are available. Contact us for more details or request a quote online.
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