Workplace fitness centers have become increasingly popular for both employers and landlords. According to recent survey by Angus Reid, are one of the top three amenities employees are requesting. The drive for putting fitness programs together varies from company to company. For some, it’s a recruitment and retention tactic. For others, the objective is to decrease the spiraling cost of employee health care. Read more

For well over a decade, research has been showing the effectiveness of Employee Wellness Programs. For every dollar spent on a Corporate Wellness Program, the returns have been cost savings of between $2.30 and $10.10 in the areas of decreased absenteeism, fewer sick days, reduced Worker Compensation claims, lowered health and insurance costs, and improvements to employee performance and productivity. Read more

In a study documenting the cost associated with specific levels of obesity in the American workplace, researchers at the RTI International and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have found that the average annual per capita increase in medical expenditures and absenteeism associated with obesity ranges between $460 and $2,500 per obese employee, with costs increasing as body mass index increases. Read more

Ten Reason to Encourage Fitness in the Workplace

1. Fit employees are less likely to get sick.

2. Fit employees have more energy.

3. Fit employees have more self-confidence.

4. Fit employees inspire confidence.

5. Fit employees tend to take on more leadership roles

6. Fit employees set and achieve goals

7. Fit employees tend to have better attitudes

8. Fit employees are less stressed.

9. A fit employee base presents excellent team-building opportunies.

10. Encouraging fitness demonstrates a concern of employee’s well-being and pays off!

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