1. Rathdrum DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CHALLENGES The Wicklow Way….

2. Rathdrum CHALLENGING LIFESTYLES.. From HHLC to BE ACTIVE 10 Years of challenging lifestyles and encouraging physical activity in the workplace

3. Rathdrum Background of How S-P got involved in the Physical Activity Challenge 1998: OHN & HHLC – someone & something new onsite, ambiguity: fear it/welcome it Traditional avuncular company – an opportunity to boost morale, cope with expansions & changing culture Team Building – cross functional Communication using notice boards, canteen display board & emails

4. Rathdrum The Happy Heart Lifestyle Challenge Devised by the Irish Heart Foundation & the Irish Sports Council 12 – 14 weeks of exercise Build on your current level of fitness / exercise Go for Bronze / Silver / Gold Get upgraded! Record Cards to log your activity

5. Rathdrum The Happy Heart Lifestyle Challenge – Essential Components Resources: The Irish Heart Foundation & The Challenge Pack The Steering Committee Management Support Budget – every little helps Interested participants: employees Doorstep amenities

6. Rathdrum The HHLC Steering Committee The rock on which it perishes……. The driving force, the momentum, the motivation Management Support / Leadership – VITAL Cross Functional – senses ground level interest(s) Communicators & Influencers within their departments Meetings: 4 weeks pre-launch; weekly, post challenge debrief Profile of those who get involved in committees

7. Rathdrum HHLC BUDGET Registration Fee Social Club sponsorship available Fortnightly Record Card Prizes Company Contribution to Launch & Finale

8. Rathdrum Happy Heart Lifestyle Challenge Launch

9. Rathdrum REGISTRATION DESK

10. Rathdrum HHLC Launch Day Activities

11. Rathdrum HHLC - Activities Fashionable ones Sustainable ones Domino Effect Profile of those who really got involved in activities and sustained their level of fitness

12. Rathdrum Measuring Success Intuitive, intangible or measurable? Record Cards: Positives & Negatives Repeat ‘Clients’ Increased awareness Poetry! Slí mo Chroí

13. Rathdrum LIFESTYLES Created awareness of Cardiac Risk Factors Importance of Exercise in maintenance of a healthy (happy) heart Positive Impacts: Hydration & Sport (Pee charts) Recognition of Cardiac events amongst colleagues or relatives (realisations)

14. Rathdrum SAD HEART ……. LIFESTYLE CHALLENGES Cappuccino culture Affluence: cars Time poor Long commutes Road Safety Public Amenities Food: portion sizes; convenience foods, “the weekend”….. Work-Life Balance Initiatives!!!

15. Rathdrum FUN For all Happy Heart Members 2003 Food, refreshments, games and lots and lots of fun surrounded by beautiful countryside Venue: ”The Orchard Conference and Visitors Centre” Tinahely, Co.Wicklow. Thursday July 24 th * 6pm to 9:30pm **If you are interested in attending, you must forward your name to Liz Meehan or your Committee Rep by JULY 14 th PLEASE!**

16. Rathdrum Itinerary: Start - 5:30pm Fun Activities 6.00-7:30pm (see below) Deluxe BBQ 7.30pm Depart ‘The Orchard’ 9:30pm Liquid Refreshments available to purchase BUSES: Buses may be arranged if there are sufficient requests WHAT TO WEAR The Orchard suggests casual clothes, strong shoes or walking boots and a Jacket HAPPY HEART FINALE Calling all who registered for the Challenge… Date for your diaries! Thursday 22nd July 2004 Venue: The Orchard Centre Tinahely Co.Wicklow

17. Rathdrum Happy Heart Lifestyle Finale

18. Rathdrum 2008 Where to from here?