
This is an introduction of the presenter and what we shall cover in the course
1. We review why health is important in the first place and the need for a health and work balance.
2. What is happening in various countries like UK and India due to lack of such a balance
3. WHO recommendations for physical activity to maintain that all important balance
This chapter calls the audience to take action towards a health work balance. The key points discussed will be
1. Take up physical activity
2. Look for healthier alternatives
3. Maintain healthy diet
4. Sleep and relaxation
In this chapter we summarise the key learnings and give out the secret to a healthy balance. 5 healthy habits which can add 10 years to your life!
This lecture covers the various frequently asked questions that students might have regarding health and how to balance work to stay healthy.
This section has useful reference tools and explains how to read them for a layman. The tables include BMI, Food Calorie Chart, Daily Calorie Needs of an individual and Calories Burnt Per Activity chart. All the references can be downloaded as PDFs for easy reference.
This section covers a few Yoga Asanas which are proven to be very effective for modern day office workers. Some of the exercises can be performed at the desk itself without the need for any infrastructure. The various exercises and their key benefits are listed here.
The course covers the need for a balance between health and work. There are specific tips on how to maintain that balance by the means of below methods:
1. Physical Activity
2. Healthy Alternatives
3. Diet
4. Sleep and Relaxation
The course also provides useful reference tools related to Body Mass Index, Calorie requirements, Calories burnt, Food nutrients etc.. There is a special section on most effective Yoga exercises and their benefits too.