Cooney Lees Morgan Lunchbreak Battle: Fun, fitness and fighting to improve workplace wellbeing

Wednesday, March 29: With a number of 9 to 5 roles becoming increasingly sedentary, leading to a greater risk of physical and mental health issues, Cooney Lees Morgan and Sport Bay of Plenty have teamed up to launch a new lunchbreak challenge which is designed to get office workers active this autumn.

The Cooney Lees Morgan Lunchbreak Battle is a free workplace challenge where teams participate in three events during April and May. The events will see corporates go head-to-head in a series of hands-on activities that will test their mental and physical agility – all in just 45 minutes.

Corporates will test themselves in The Amazing Race, Brain and Brawn Obstacle Course and the Clash of the Corporates finale, where one team will be crowned the 2017 champion.

Western Bay of Plenty Recreation Advisor Michelle Barns says the Cooney Lees Morgan Lunchbreak Battle is a great team-building exercise, with a bit of friendly competition sure to provide plenty of laughs along the way.

“Companies may choose to enter more than one team for a departmental face-off, or simply take on their local competition in the name of fitness and fun – either way, it’s an opportunity to escape the office and reboot the brain!”

She adds there are a number of key health benefits associated with getting physical during the working day, as part of the Ministry of Health’s Sit Less, Move More mantra.

“Just 30 minutes of physical activity is shown to have a hugely positive impact on your overall wellbeing, including improved concentration, mental agility and fitness levels; reduced risk of heart disease and diabetes, as well as decreased stress levels.

“The Lunchbreak Battle is designed to be challenging, interactive and above all else fun – so come down and give it a go!”

The Cooney Lees Morgan Lunchbreak Battle has been developed with Sport Bay of Plenty’s Play in The Bay initiative, a project which aims to connect the community with low-cost, accessible ways to explore the region and get involved in sports and recreation.

The battle commences at Wharepai Domain, Tauranga, on Thursday, April 20, May 4 and May 18 between 12 - 1.30pm.

Teams of three must register for the Cooney Lees Morgan Lunchbreak Battle before Thursday, April 13 on the Sport Bay of Plenty website.

For full details and to register, visit www.sportbop.co.nz/get-active/play-in-the-bay/cooney-lees-morgan-lunchbreak-battle/

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