Archive for the ‘Corporate Fitness Program’ Category

Posted on December 19th, 2008 by by admin

Employee Health and Wellness Programs: Focus on Fitness Initiatives

Benefits of Fitness Initiatives
 
Exercise reduces weight, lowers risks of heart attack and stroke, helps to control blood pressure and diabetes, and improves mood. Studies increasingly show that exercise may also help reduce the occurrence of certain types of cancer. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently documented another major advantage: exercise […]

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Posted on September 27th, 2008 by by admin

Corporate Health and Wellness Program: Securing Leadership Support

Strong and visible upper management support for the Corporate Health and Wellness Program encourages health and is essential to securing needed Corporate Health and Wellness Program resources (staff, time, and money) and implementing recommended changes.
 
1. Identify a Corporate Health and Wellness Program champion
 
            In a small organization, there may be a single leader who is […]

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Posted on August 3rd, 2008 by by admin

Corporate Wellness Program: Fitness Program

Many options for implementing a coporate fitness program as part of a corporate wellness program are available, from subsidizing gym memberships to setting up a walking program. There are just as many ways to provide incentives for your employees to participate.
The benefits are obvious - an improved health, alertness, and general well being, resulting in […]

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