Move the Culture: Building Active Clinicians and Healthier Workplaces-Webinar Recording: Move the Culture: Building Active Clinicians and Healthier Workplaces

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The webinar "Move the Culture: Building Active Clinicians and Healthier Workplaces," presented by Dr. Jonathan Bonnet, emphasizes the vital role of physical activity in enhancing individual health and workplace culture. Dr. Bonnet, a lifestyle medicine expert, highlights that exercise is a powerful, well-researched intervention with immense benefits including reducing risks of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and depression. He stresses the importance of viewing exercise not just as a means to extend lifespan but to add quality and enjoyment to daily life.<br /><br />Dr. Bonnet introduces practical tools like the Physical Activity Vital Sign to assess personal activity levels, advocating for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise plus strength training twice a week. He underscores the value of incorporating enjoyable and sustainable physical activities tailored to individual preferences rather than demanding high-intensity or gym-based workouts.<br /><br />For workplace wellness, Dr. Bonnet encourages leadership by example, creating environments and cultures that make physical activity accessible and the default choice—such as walkable designs, standing desks, scheduled movement breaks, and community engagement through group challenges or walking programs. He highlights the importance of diverse movement options, ergonomics, and integrating inefficiencies in workspaces to promote incidental activity.<br /><br />Addressing barriers, he points out motivational strategies including starting small, fostering identity shifts toward being an active person, leveraging social support, and utilizing available resources without needing new materials. Regarding exercise and weight loss, he clarifies that exercise alone modestly affects weight but is critical for maintenance and overall health.<br /><br />In Q&A, Dr. Bonnet advises personalized approaches for special populations (e.g., elderly with foot issues), protein intake aligned with goals (1.3–1.6 g/kg for muscle maintenance), and practical, non-obsessive nutrition timing around workouts. He supports outsourcing exercise responsibilities to trainers or classes for accountability and motivation.<br /><br />Overall, the session advocates for culture change starting with individuals, environmental modifications, and community support to create healthier workplaces and lives, reminding participants that dedicating just 2% of daily time to activity can have profound health benefits.

Keywords

Physical Activity

Workplace Wellness

Exercise Benefits

Lifestyle Medicine

Healthier Workplaces

Physical Activity Vital Sign

Moderate Aerobic Exercise

Ergonomics

Motivational Strategies

Community Engagement