Preface
The warm-up
Part I
Reimagine: The active workday idea
Chapter 1 The reasons
Why the way we work needs to change
Chapter 2 The roadblocks
Obstacles as opportunities
Chapter 3 Don’t wait for motivation
Take action now
Chapter 4 The path to lasting change
From willpower to sustainable habits
Chapter 5 The right environment
Transform your space, transform your day
Part II
Redesign: The active workday toolkit
Chapter 6 Activate your brain
A reboot for peak performance
Chapter 7 Change your mind
Embracing the power of mindset
Chapter 8 Take care of your body
Let’s get physical
Chapter 9 Improve your mood
Rediscovering your best self
Chapter 10 Vitalise your energy
Rekindle the flame within
Chapter 11 Elevate connection
Harnessing the power of movement for job satisfaction and joyful connections
Part III
Revolutionise: The active workday framework
Chapter 12 Do your research
Igniting a revolution
Chapter 13 Be a role model
Leading with social influence
Chapter 14 Define your purpose
Laying the foundation for change
Chapter 15 Design your roadmap
Your blueprint for an active workplace
Chapter 16 Rally your people
The heart of an active workplace
The next steps
Acknowledgements
About the author
Resources and references

After a long day of sitting at work, your body aches, you have no energy, you’re drained of creativity and your mood has hit rock bottom. But that’s just part of your job, right? Wrong! It doesn’t have to be that way.

The Active Workday Advantage will educate and inspire you to incorporate micro moves – small and powerful moments of movement – into your daily routine. Follow the suggestions in this fun and motivating book and you’ll boost your energy levels, improve your strength and flexibility, keep your attention span switched on, spark your creativity and reboot your brain for peak performance.

With easy-to-follow, research-based suggestions for low-effort ways to move more and feel better, workplace wellness expert Lizzie Williamson empowers you to change your perspective on exercise, prioritize active habits and take control of your physical and mental wellbeing at work.