Regular physical activity is one of the most important things people can do to improve their health and well being. People who are physically active have a reduced risk of developing diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
The benefits include maintaining weight loss, improving your mood, boosting your energy and promoting better sleep. RCSI provides a range of resources, programs and services that aim to create a supportive workplace that improves participation in and increases physical activity levels. For more information on how you can improve your physical ability levels check out this “Lets Get Physical” webinar created as part of the #RCSItogether webinar series during the summer 2020 Covid-19 restriction period, presented by our colleagues in the School of Physiotherapy. This webinar looks at activity across the spectrum including reducing sedentary behaviour and increasing light to moderate physical activity levels, maintaining high levels of physical fitness, resistance training and exercise for children. You can find the recording here and the also the slides used which includes movement suggestions Lets get physical 19th May 2020 slides
For all physical activities taking place in RCSI keep an eye on out for Inspire Challenges on WorkVivo and check out the RCSI Gym page and the RCSI Sports and Social Club here.
Bike to Work Scheme
Cycling to work is a great way to get more physical activity into your daily life while also supporting a more sustainable environment. Why not avail of the Bike to Work Scheme while working at RCSI? Full details are available here.
RCSI Bike Pump Locations
RCSI Estate & Support Services Dept have kindly put in place bike pumps in many of our buildings in Dublin. Have a look where your nearest one is:
St. Stephens Green Campus
- Bike Rack, Rear of No. 26 York St.
- Bike Rack, Car park, 121/122 St. Stephens Green
Beaumont Smurfit Building
- Bike rack front of building
- Ask for the bike pump at reception.
Reservoir House, Sandyford
- Bike rack at back of building
- Ask for bike pump at reception.
GEM Connolly Hospital
- Coming soon!