Having a regular movement practice has long been shown to have tremendous effects throughout the body. It can reduce the risk of chronic disease, improve cardiovascular health, improve musculoskeletal health, reduce risk of obesity and improve metabolic health.

Movement and physical exertion is often a first line of management for stress and anxiety. The act of engaging the body helps to reduce the stress hormone cortisol while simultaneously releasing the feel good hormone endorphines. The added benefit of Groove To Move is the fun and joyous nature of dance coupled with musics ability to make us feel good.

By giving employees a resource to counteract the physical effects of prolonged sedentary postures it can help to reduce feelings of discomfort while working. By quieting down the body with this regular movement practice, it can help to improve focus and attention while at the desk. With 5 minute sessions available, a quick movement break can help to re-centre and refocus for the task at hand

While Groove To Move can be done on an individual basis, it can also be used for team bonding. By scheduling ‘team groove session’ in the office or online it can help to strengthen social connection between employees and boost their feelings of job satisfaction.

Study’s have shown that workplace health interventions can be beneficial to employee presenteeism. The study noted that when both physical and psychosocial aspects are addressed, results are amplified. The physical component of the program, coupled with the mental health benefits of dance and the capacity for social connection with colleagues through the program helps to maximise benefits.

Cancelliere C, Cassidy JD, Ammendolia C, Cote

P. Are workplace health promotion programs effective at improving presenteeism in workers? A

systematic review and best evidence synthesis of

the literature. BMC Public Health 2011;11:395