The benefits of fitness and wellness engagement

Investing in fitness and wellness engagement strategies for your workforce is not just a nice-to-have; it's a necessity. By prioritizing the health and wellbeing of your employees, you create a more engaged, productive, and resilient workforce.

Improved physical health: Regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining overall health. It helps prevent chronic diseases, boosts the immune system, and enhances energy levels. Encouraging employees to stay active, whether they’re at home or in the office, can lead to fewer sick days and increased productivity.

Enhanced mental wellbeing: The mental health of employees is just as important as their physical health. Regular exercise and wellness activities can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Providing mental health resources and encouraging mindfulness practices can help employees manage their mental health more effectively.

Increased sense of community: A well-rounded fitness and wellness program can foster a sense of community and belonging among employees. When employees feel supported and valued, their engagement and loyalty to the organization increase. This can lead to higher retention rates and a more motivated workforce.

Here are creative ways we help our clients engage their employees in health and fitness so they can experience the benefits of being active.

1. Go back to basics
In the age of apps, social media, and hybrid work, the HealthFitness team at a leading financial institution finds power in connecting to employees face-to-face at the fitness center. They start with the essentials at this multi-tenant site: Greeting members by name and letting them know they are welcomed, encouraged, and valued. By letting members know they are part of the fitness family, it allows the HealthFitness team to show their pride and passion for fitness.

2. Take it outdoors
To help create a sense of community and to attract employees to the office at this pharmaceutical manufacturer, the HealthFitness team hosts outdoor activities and events including pickleball, softball and volleyball tournaments as well as one-mile employee walks around the corporate campus. Hosting teambuilding events including games such as cornhole are also popular with employees!

3. Reach employees where they are
The HealthFitness team this health insurance company provides the CubeFit program, which offers energy breaks employees can do at their desks, regardless of where these desks are located. Classes, usually between 10-15 minutes, are streamed live via Microsoft Teams and cover meditation, yoga, and strength training, to name a few, and provide employees a break from their workday. Offering CubeFit extends the reach of the fitness program—and with 200 attendees per class, it is the most well-attend program at the company.

4. Spin the wheel
The Wheel of Fitness at this pharmaceutical company engages current members and attracts new members to the fitness center. Members get to spin when they check into the fitness center and earn additional spins after completing a 30-minute workout. They also earn a spin if they attend a morning fitness session. Employees also spin the wheel during health fairs and open houses, earning prizes such as a free month at the fitness center, a free personal training session, water bottles and other fitness swag.

5. Hands-on promotion
The HealthFitness team at this insurance company hosted a table in the atrium of the office to promote assisted stretching, flu shots, specialty fitness classes, and a member drive which includes a scavenger hunt. The team also offered complimentary live hands-on sessions of assisted stretching to employees and generated interest from 12 people in less than two hours. A video of an assisted stretching session is featured on a TV kiosk near the employee entrance, as well as in the fitness center to boost awareness of what a session is like and promote the service.

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