By Kassie Mills, account associate
Runners, joggers and walkers alike from the Borshoff team will courageously tackle the 13.1-mile 500 Festival Mini-Marathon this Saturday. As part of the Borshoff Wellness Initiative, a program started in 2009 to encourage healthy lifestyles among our employees, we supported our colleagues with a carb-loading luncheon and pep rally today.
Following recommendations from the experts, we loaded up on carbohydrates with a variety of pastas. According to the Mayo Clinic, carb loading helps maximize energy storage and boost athletic performance, and athletes should increase their carb intake to 70 percent of their daily calories three to four days before a high-intensity, high-endurance event. (Employees not participating in the Mini will simply use the extra carbs to more energetically support their coworkers.)
During the luncheon, we cheered on our mini-marathoners with a short pep rally involving cheering and…well, eating.
In general, the Borshoff Wellness Initiative supports our employees’ health through education and activities, such as office yoga, focused on fitness and nutrition. The program aims to improve employees’ well-being and reduce stress, ultimately increasing workplace productivity. According to the Mayo Clinic, exercise bumps up the production of your brain’s “feel-good neurotransmitters,” or endorphins. And, it generally puts you in a better mood because it boosts your confidence and lowers symptoms associated with depression and anxiety.
A healthy and happy staff leads to more productive work habits – and better results for our clients. With the Mini-Marathon just two days away, it’s the perfect time to enjoy energy-producing food and encouraging cheers. Off to the races!
Tags: borshoff, health, indianapolis, Mini Marathon, Wellness Initiative
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