Par Alexandre Brushais
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12 h 30, Thursday, November 24, 2022. Route des Fougerays, in the car park near the dojo and the halle Châteaubriant tennis courts, them cars flock.
Beneficial activities
Au dojo de Chateaubriant (Loire Atlantique), the light is on. Inside of the room, ten employees practice Gym Taïso. “With exercises and stretches adapted to each individual, we want to strengthen the muscular systemto improve mastery of gestures, increase flexibility et learn to relax» communicates the Judo club castelbriantais .
Taïso is practiced in sportswear. There is no need for a kimono, and the dojo is equipped with showers and changing rooms for more comfort.
The détente is such that the course participants, after the exercises, full of energythe afternoon on their workplace . “We are really leaving relaxed and good about yourself. Activity is beneficialwhen you return to your post. It’s great ! confirms one of the participants, Irène Cadiot.
“The level is at the reach of all. In addition, the slot, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., is practical. This initiative also allows discover a new sport . »
Course Creatoret teacherChristophe Morand indicates that the exercises put in place were used “to warm-ups when he started judo. Of course, the workshops are “adapted“, because the course participants, as a reminder, “ don’t wear a kimono ».
Prioritize the well-being and health of employees
A few meters from the dojo, sportswear is also put on for several employees. They decided to hit the little yellow ball. Project partner, the Tennis club Chateaubriantoffers tennis lessons.
Framed by a state certified sports trainerSimon Beluet, the athletes chain the forehands , setback and services, every Friday, for one hour.
“They play a lot and hit a large large bale volume . The goal is to learn the basic moves so that participants can then play with each other confides the educator.
“Between work and family life, we all have busy schedules. So, this sports offer during the lunch break allows you to do it in the best conditions, ”appreciated one of the tennis players, Johan Squelard.
All these sporting activities have been set up with the member clubs of l’Office municipal des sports (WHO) and the Association for inter-company development of the Châteaubriant region (ADIC).
“Adic has 122 member companies. This represents more than 6000 employees »account the president, Arnaud Colin. His goal is to ” promote know-how on the territory. »
Take advantage of quality equipment
Thus, since 1984, the association leads a large number of actionson various themes. In 2022, the office has decided to focus “on the quality of life of employeesand their well being at work. »
This is how the idea of offer sports sessionsto relax, have a good time andget in shape . “When we presented the business projectthey were immediately interested”, assures the president of the WHO, Stéphane Coué.
When the fiscal years are over, employees can and shower on site and take the time to eat.
“For many reasons, some people don’t have time to exercise after work. There, with what is on offer, they can enjoy sessions with a professional in the discipline, while taking advantage of many quality sports equipment. »
Playing sports at lunch also means being able to meet other people. And for good reason, “employees do not not all come from the same companies . »
Until December 20, 2022, it is possible to practice, in leisure, the Gym Taïso and tennis. Then, from January 2023 until the first quarter of the year, from new activities will be proposed, in addition to those already exist : the Vel’ Fit and the aerobox.
Two new sports offered in 2023
“For two years, we have been developing the Vel’ Fit. It is cycling sessionsperformed on Hometrainer at club house du Cyclo club castelbriantais“, informs the association.
The objective is to allow the practice of a cycling activityindoors led by a trainer. ” Of the exercises are proposed adapted according to the physical conditioneveryone in a good mood. »
For its part, aeroboxing is a recent discipline that is halfway between aerobics and boxing. It draws its origins from one of the exercises of preparation of boxersle shadow.
A repetition of boxing gestures and movements, without opposition. “We practice on boxing moves music. I’m going to get my music and Icreate my choreographiesin function”, summarizes the specialist in the discipline, Isabelle Lambert.
Jumping rope,trampolinestep, poidsboxing gloves and punching bags… Practitioners are required to use many accessories throughout these classes with very varied exercises.
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