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10/10/2025

🌍 What if your doctor handed you a wellbeing prescription for… Sweden? ✈️🍃 Sweden has become the first country where doctors can “prescribe” time in nature, culture, and balanced living — backed by research showing its benefits for health and wellbeing. At Aquila, we see powerful parallels for workplace wellness, where curated experiences can help employees reset, recharge, and reconnect. Curious how this unique prescription works — and how similar ideas could transform our own environments? Learn more ⬇️

https://visitsweden.com/the-swedish-prescription/

Welcome to a destination of a different nature. Welcome to Sweden!

10/08/2025

Who says workouts need to be long to matter? 📈 New research shows that “exercise snacks” — short, purposeful bursts under 5 minutes — can improve heart health and muscle strength, especially for people pressed for time. At Aquila, we’re excited by how these mini-workouts can be woven into busy days to keep teams active and energized. Discover more in this NBC News feature and imagine how little shifts can power big health gains. 👇

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/exercise-snacks-short-activity-bursts-heart-health-muscle-strength-rcna236192

For people who don’t already exercise, short bursts of deliberate activity significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness.

10/03/2025

👏 Kudos to our Sabrina for hosting an engaging Aquila Wellness Day event in Los Angeles! 💪 From fitness activities to wellness discussions, it was a great example of how bringing people together can boost energy, connection, and healthy habits. 🌟 We’re proud to see our team in action, creating meaningful experiences that inspire healthier workplaces and communities.

10/02/2025

Fall is the perfect season to reset routines and focus on wellbeing. 🍂 From boosting immunity with seasonal foods to staying active outdoors and managing stress, small steps now can make a big difference for your health. We bring these practices into the workplace through our fitness and wellness programs that keep employees engaged year-round. Explore more healthy fall strategies 🍁 ⬇️

https://health.usnews.com/wellness/slideshows/tips-for-a-healthy-fall

Read these 10 expert tips to stay healthy this fall.

09/30/2025

🍎 Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated — even small, consistent choices can make a real difference in energy and focus at work. Research shows that professionals who plan meals and prioritize balanced nutrition experience higher productivity and lower stress levels. At Aquila, our workplace wellness programs integrate these simple, science-based strategies into daily routines to support healthier, more engaged teams. Discover practical tips in our latest article: Back to Basics – Simple Nutrition Tips for Busy Professionals

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https://aquilaltd.com/back-to-basics-simple-nutrition-tips-for-busy-professionals/

Back to Basics: Simple Nutrition Tips for Busy Professionals Eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, sometimes the simplest changes can make the biggest difference. Here are a few practical tips to help you build healthy eating habits that fit into your busy workday: Plan for Succe...

09/25/2025

🚶‍♂️ Regular walking may be one of the simplest ways to protect against chronic lower back pain, according to new research from NTNU published in JAMA Network Open. 📊 The study found that people who walked over 100 minutes per day had a significantly lower risk compared to those with less movement — and intensity mattered less than consistency. At Aquila, we believe these findings reinforce the power of small, daily habits in building stronger, healthier communities.

https://norwegianscitechnews.com/2025/09/regular-walking-prevents-chronic-back-pain/

Do you suffer from back pain? The solution may be to go for a walk – as long as you do it regularly. Volume matters most, not intensity.

06/30/2025

It’s so easy to get caught up in step counts, rep goals, or PRs—but true fitness is about so much more than numbers. As WebMD reminds us, metrics like push-up counts are outcomes of fitness, not its definition.

Think of fitness as your ability to move freely, keep your body healthy, and feel energized every day—whether that means stronger mobility, boosted resilience, or simply more joy in your movement. What’s YOUR “why”? Maybe it’s reclaiming energy for the workday, moving without pain, or finding confidence in every stride.

Let’s redefine fitness on our your terms! At Aquila, we encourage you to dig deeper into your “why”—whether it’s boosting mental resilience, reclaiming energy, or moving through life with confidence—and let that guide your unique definition of fitness. ⬇️

Pushups and step count are a byproduct, not a definition, of fitness. It’s not even about your “why.” Dig deeper for your true definition of “fit” – it’s worth it.

06/26/2025

Struggling with fitness trackers that don’t reflect your true effort? You’re not alone—and now there’s reason to celebrate. A Northwestern scientist watched his mother-in-law pour her heart into an exercise class only to see her effort vanish from the leaderboard. That moment sparked a breakthrough: an open-source smartwatch algorithm that finally captures real energy burn for people with obesity—matching gold-standard lab gear. We’re thrilled to see this innovation making health tracking more inclusive and empowering. Ready to train smarter and celebrate every victory? Learn more 🔽

https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025/06/more-accurate-fitness-trackers-for-people-with-obesity/?fj=1

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a new algorithm that enables smartwatches to more accurately monitor the calories burned by people with obesity during various physical activities.

06/25/2025

Flexible workplaces deserve flexible wellness solutions—enter the rise of hybrid fitness models. Our latest insights show how blending on-site group classes with virtual training keeps teams engaged, healthy, and productive. By offering choice, community connection, and data-driven accountability, hybrid programs deliver measurable ROI on employee well-being. Discover how your organization can harness this model to boost morale and performance. ↘️

https://aquilaltd.com/the-rise-of-hybrid-fitness-models-in-the-workplace/

The Rise of Hybrid Fitness Models in the Workplace In today’s evolving work landscape, flexibility is more than a perk—it’s an expectation. Just as hybrid work has transformed where and how we work, it’s also reshaping how companies support employee wellness. At the forefront of this transfo...

06/24/2025

🧠 New Psychology Today insights show that regular exercise rewires brain circuits—helping curb addictive behaviors and lift depressive moods. By boosting dopamine balance and neuroplasticity, movement acts as a powerful complement to traditional therapies.

Group classes and personalized training also build motivation and social support, critical for lasting recovery and well-being. At Aquila, we weave these evidence-based strategies into our programs to support both our members mental and physical health. Learn more ↘️

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-outlook/202405/how-we-can-exercise-away-addiction-and-depression

It can curb cravings, replace triggers, and improve self-image.

06/23/2025

Ever wonder why that extra slice of pizza 🍕 can lead to more than just a bulging waistline? New Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) research shows high-fat diets trigger cellular shifts that drive insulin resistance and unwelcome weight gain. The good news: antioxidant support reversed these effects in mice, hinting at simple nutritional tweaks to keep your metabolism balanced. At Aquila, we’re excited to share these insights as part of our holistic approach to our member health. Learn more ⬇️

https://news.mit.edu/2025/high-fat-diet-metabolic-dysfunction-cells-weight-gain-0528

MIT researchers find high-fat diets set off metabolic dysfunction in cells, leading to weight gain, but these effects can be reversed by treatment with an antioxidant.

06/02/2025

🚀 Hot off the press! McKinsey & Company’s new Future of Wellness report is out, spotlighting key trends that will reshape the $2 trillion wellness market.

Gen Z and Millennials are driving demand for holistic, tech-enabled wellness—transforming wellness from isolated efforts into integrated daily practices. At Aquila, we’re aligning ou strategies to stay ahead of these trends and deliver holistic, tech-enabled wellness solutions that support our clients’ well-being and longevity.

🔗 Check out the full McKinsey & Company report here ↘️ https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/future-of-wellness-trends #/

👏 Thanks to McKinsey & Company for these powerful insights!
💬 What’s your take on these trends? Are you seeing the same demand for holistic, tech-enabled wellness in your work? Let’s discuss!

Our latest Future of Wellness survey finds that distinct consumer segments are catalyzing demand for goods and services in six wellness subcategories.