Health Day in Clubco Prague
Clubco is more than just a place to work – it’s a space for sharing, learning and recharging both body and mind. The Health Day in Nupaky proved this perfectly. Healthy eating, exercise and homeopathy were discussed. The day wasn’t just about theory – yoga mats were rolled out too.
Clubco in Nupaky transformed into a health and wellness center on September 26. The event took place as part of the “Active September” challenge and offered members and guests a full day of inspiration – from nutrition and fitness to homeopathy and yoga. Whether it was body composition measurements, training tips or relaxation, everyone could take away something for their healthier self.
The most important movement is the one between sittings
The program was launched by a nutritionist and wellness specialist Klára Mastíková, who explained how energy metabolism works – and why even a simple walk for coffee has a fundamental impact on it.
“Energy needs are largely determined by basal metabolism,” she said. “Exercise, or EAT, is only a small, but important, part. What’s important is NEAT – everything you do outside of a timed workout. Taking the stairs, walking to the kitchen, or simply stretching during the day. It scares me that according to statistics, 50 % of people don’t care what’s happening to their bodies, they don’t move at all.”
She reminded that movement during a sedentary job not only burns calories, but also improves blood circulation in the limbs, concentration and pain prevention. When sitting for a long time, the back and tailbone suffer. The vertebrae and joints sink and lack sufficient hydration. You don’t have to sit like the person in the picture in the “manual of correct sitting”, it is important to change positions. It is also a good idea to try out adjustable desks, gymnastic balls or other aids. “I plan to borrow at least two adjustable desks here to try out,” commented the manager of the Prague Clubco Lucie Marešová.
If you regularly strain one side of your body at work, she recommends incorporating compensatory exercises. It’s also a good idea to get a squeeze ball if your hand hurts or becomes stiff from using a computer mouse or mobile phone.
One meeting after another, stress… Are you exhausted, don’t have time to eat a good meal in peace? We know that sometimes too. “A protein bar (with a better composition) always saves the day, but I certainly wouldn’t do it like that every day. If you’re often exhausted like that, you need to focus on it more comprehensively and plan better. Otherwise, I recommend kefir for a snack, for example with a slice of bread.”
We were able to use the TANITA measurement on site. Klára noted that for an average person, it is ideal to go for such a measurement about once every six months. Or sometimes it is enough to just take a picture of yourself in your underwear in front of the mirror and compare photos from different periods. And as for other tests, she recommends going for regular check-ups with a practitioner every two years. “Basic blood count, urine test, liver tests, blood sugar… But it is true that not every practitioner has such a conscientious approach, sometimes they will tick it off and not even do any tests for you. It is not a bad idea to use a test package once in a while – for example from SynLab. They have a nice description there and in the end it is sometimes better to pay for such a package yourself rather than haggle with your GP and then function based on the results for x years until you feel something might be off. In any case, I would regularly monitor my blood sugar level, especially if you are stressed or do not have an ideal diet. It is good to know that you are not counting on any major problems in the future.”
Look for motivation in the mirror
We have taken up the implementation of regular exercise in practice with Ondřej Daňa, a personal trainer at Padera Gym, who did a short but effective workout with us. Do you remember the classic warm-up from school PE classes? He would recommend returning to that, both before training and as first aid for stiff backs and shoulders. “They already knew what they were doing back then,” he said with a smile, while he practiced in a relaxed atmosphere. “Unlike being graded in PE.”
One of the regular questions related to exercise is finding motivation. You may also be wondering how to motivate someone who keeps saying they don’t have time to exercise. “I don’t actually motivate them. Ultimately, it’s up to each individual. If you don’t have time, you won’t have it. It’s about priorities. It’s good to find something you enjoy. And when clients ask me where to find motivation, I put them in front of a mirror.”
When conventional medicine doesn’t help
The next part of the day belonged to homeopathy and therapy. Zuzana Urbanová, who combines homeopathy with aromatherapy in her practice. She was brought to the field by her own family experiences with health problems that classical medicine could not solve.
“Western medicine only solves a problem when there is a major pathology. But before that, there are a lot of moments that lead to it – and you need to catch them early,” she explained. Most of her clients are people who have been seeing doctors for years who have been unable to help them. And also people in managerial positions, especially women.
According to Zuzana, modern homeopathy has little in common with the alternative. The dubious reputation of homeopathy has been caused by, for example, social networks and simplified videos without a deeper context. “People are then surprised that, for example, arnica did not help them with pain. It is similar to trying to treat a virus with antibiotics – they do not work because they are not intended for that. You have to choose the right homeopathic remedy for the problem. You need a professional for that. There are strict procedures.”
She also uses less traditional diagnostic methods, such as ZYTO measurement, which works on the principle of galvanic skin response to help detect imbalances in the body – such as mineral or vitamin deficiencies or overload. “It’s a tool that can make it easier for doctors to find the main problem.”
She also emphasized the influence of the psyche: “We live in an extremely stressful time. I deal with the psyche a lot with clients. Some of them also take antidepressants. Since homeopathy ‘lets things out’, aromatherapy calms emotions and brings the body back into balance,” she explained. “We are all dealing with something. A healthy person is a poorly examined patient. Relying only on a doctor and a pill is short-sighted,” she added.
Stretching and calming down
In the afternoon we changed into comfortable clothes and gathered on the yoga mats with Lucka Marešová. Using our breath and massage balls or a roller, we relieved tension in our bodies. There were sun salutations and the final shavasana.
She has been doing exercises for women since 2013 and earned her yoga certificate in 2017. “Yoga helped me get through a difficult time,” she revealed. “It helps me physically and mentally. And I’ve found that it’s not enough to just exercise in the morning or evening – the body needs stretching during the day too. All you need to do is do a simple exercise every hour. It also helps me get to know my own body, and over the years, find out how it works and what it can handle,” she said, and recommended practicing breathing techniques, deep yogic breathing, to calm down.
This wasn’t the first time Lucie had rolled out a yoga mat in Clubco. Last year, for example, she started yoga every Monday morning as early as 6:30 a.m. with some interested members. “Then we had pancakes. It was a big hit. Now I’ve decided that I’ll organize yoga and brunch every first Thursday of the month.”
She wants to build on the success of Health Day. “My dream is to motivate people to live a healthy lifestyle. I have my own limits, so I’d like to invite other experts to share their know-how and help people reboot their bodies and minds.”
In the future, she is planning more community meetings and educational events in Nupaky. She is in talks with DoToho! program or perhaps with Robert Vlach. She’s also planning a community barbecue. “I have already set up a grill. It will be open not only to Clubco members, but also to representatives of nearby companies. I would like to build the community even more. I originally wanted to grill sausages, but it’s probably not ideal here,” she announced with a smile.
