Insight and infographics— Table Tennis England

Research shows just how good table tennis is for people’s well-being, and how it can add real value to employee’s lives;

Those who play table tennis at work reported a better overall quality of life and overall mood
Table tennis participants experience significantly higher job satisfaction
Being physically active can help reduce the risk of depression, stress and anxiety
51% of workplace table tennis participants reported they had increased their physical activity levels since playing at work
Employees feel more valued
Employees feel they are able to take time away from their desks and be more active
The table tennis encourages cross department interaction that may not have happened otherwise
Employees are more likely to arrive earlier and stay later, taking a full lunch break away from their desks
It encourages less dominant personalities to engage in activity with their more outgoing colleagues
A good game of lunch time ping pong can do wonders for stress levels!
No special equipment is required or change of clothing. Unlike a lunch time run or fitness class, a game of table tennis returns you to work energised but not requiring changing facilities
Table tennis is truly inclusive and can be played by everyone, of any age, gender or ability