Employee Fitness

As we bid a not-so-fond farewell to summer’s sweltering temperatures, it’s time to double our efforts to promote physical fitness.

Fall, like spring, marks an ideal season for taking up a new exercise program. It’s not too hot, not too cold, and autumn’s natural beauty adds a little extra incentive for moving it outside.

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There are reasons galore to skip workouts, and many of them come about around this time of year.

Between the baking heat of the dog days or, conversely, the soaking rain from tropical storms, outdoor exercise is unappealing at best, impossible at worst.

Along with winter, late summer poses arguably the biggest threat to an exercise routine.

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Aah, the weekend. Time to relax, indulge, stay up late and sleep later … or maybe not.

Sure, it’s nice (and necessary) to have a break from the daily grind. It gives people time to catch up on life outside the office, to engage in family time and leisure activities, as well as take care of … Continue Reading »

Like a good pair of running shoes, exercise has to be a proper fit.

Any kind of workout needs to be custom-designed for the exerciser in order for them to stick with it … which is, of course, the key to success.

Gym workouts aren’t for everyone. Neither are walking groups. Or biking or hiking, or … Continue Reading »

When you’re trying to lose weight through diet and exercise, every little bit of encouragement helps.

And what’s more encouraging to a dieter than hearing that they’re burning more calories than they think they are?

It’s true. Even people who are steadfast in keeping track of their calories in and calories out don’t factor in those that … Continue Reading »

When you’re trying to stick to an exercise routine, it’s important to keep it interesting.

For many people, alternating between the elliptical machine and the treadmill at the gym just doesn’t do the trick. Doing the same thing day after day gets boring, and once they’re bored, they’re more likely to start skipping workouts or stop … Continue Reading »

Hot enough for ya?

The answer to the tired old small talk question is, almost unanimously, YES.

Record high temperatures have made the summer for large portions of the nation all but unbearable so far. And there’s little relief in sight for most of us, as the crisp days of fall seem light years in the future.

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If your employees are like most busy people, their main consideration when choosing a fitness program is convenience.

That means whatever the activity, it should be flexible, customizable, and easy to fit into even the most hectic day. If that makes an hour of sweating it out at the gym an unlikely candidate, never fear: There … Continue Reading »

Face it: Most of us don’t like to face Monday after a weekend free from the office.

And as much as you’d like to believe your staffers come in bright-eyed, well-rested, and ready to work, that’s not often the case.

Monday blues affect many office workers, and the reason behind them range from too much partying to … Continue Reading »

Your employees have a lot on their plates … sometimes literally.

Weight management is one of those corporate wellness topics that comes up again and again, for a very good reason: It’s that important.

With rising obesity rates and no real improvement despite well-intended movements that promote physical fitness and nutrition, the future of America … Continue Reading »