The Case for Fitness

A full-time employee spends approximately one-third of waking hours at work. Factor in family time, eating, sleeping, and leisure activities, and that doesn’t leave a whole lot of room to squeeze in a well-plotted fitness regimen.

Those who forgo exercise due to lack of time are missing out on all kinds of benefits, from mood improvement and weight management to stress relief, more energy, and better sleep. And, of course, there are the almost-endless health merits, including prevention of type-2 diabetes, osteoporosis, certain types of cancer, and heart disease.

And as far as you’re concerned, a fit and healthy staff is a happy and productive one. Physical fitness among employees leads to fewer sick days, better attitudes, reduced stress, improved goal setting and achievement, acceptance of leadership roles, and sustained energy and ability to focus on the task at hand.

So how to bridge the gap between no-time-to-exercise and can’t-miss health perks? That’s where you come in. Encouraging fitness in the workplace is an effective way to demonstrate your concern for the well-being of the staff. It communicates that you view employees as the assets that they are.

Here are a few ways you can stir up enthusiasm for fitness: