DOHA: Qatar First Bank (QFB), the country’s first independent Shariah-compliant bank, will introduce the ‘B Active’ Challenge as part of its annual Corporate Wellness Programme in the run-up to the 3rd Qatar National Sports Day on February 11.
The aim of the B Active Challenge is to encourage employees to become more active in their daily lives.
QFB launched the month-long wellness programme last year to encourage employees to embrace a healthy and active lifestyle in the spirit of the Qatar National Sports Day.
The B Active Challenge is a month-long competition that follows Step into Health programme, where employees are encouraged to walk at least 10,000 steps, which is considered by health practitioners to be the benchmark whereby an individual is considered to be active. Step into Health programme is a Aspire Zone Foundation initiative.
Each registered employee will receive a pedometre from Step into Health programme or download their smartphone application through which their progress will be monitored on the Step into Health website.
Winners of the challenge will be announced during the National Sport Day event.
“At QFB, we support Qatar’s national drive in becoming a more active and healthier nation. Studies have shown that regular physical activity can increase motivation and improve productivity in the workplace.
“Our B Active Challenge this year aims to educate our employees that little physical activity can help in changing their lifestyle and contribute to their overall wellbeing,” said Mohamed Al Sahli, Head of Communications at QFB.
“Workplaces such as QFB are a real target for our Step into Health programme that aims at encouraging people to take 10,000 steps a day or more.
“As we know that office work really limits our ability to meet the required physical activity level to prevent diseases,” he added.
“We applaud QFB for taking this initiative and we look forward to seeing more companies fall in their footsteps,” said Dr Mohammed Ghaith Al Kuwari, Director of the Healthy Lifestyle programme at Aspetar.
To mark the third Qatar National Sports Day, QFB will also host an outdoor staff event that will involve a series of sports activities, including a mini-football tournament, and leisure games.
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