Posts about exercise and staying physically fit
When companies begin exploring employee wellness options, sometimes they look to local gyms or national fitness chains to improve fitness levels. Most often this looks like standard gym reimbursements or discounted memberships with some extra perks. When trying something new, isn’t it best to keep it simple and pick what’s familiar or nearby? The gym Read more…
The state of American health is worse than we thought. Only 23 percent of US adults meet activity guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise, according to new data published this week from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. Even more startling, these numbers are an improvement. Well, how much exercise are we supposed Read more…
Whether you are new to the world of corporate wellness and wellness in the workplace, or have been running a program for several years, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the health industry jargon. To help you better plan and promote your wellness program, we compiled a collection of the most common and Read more…
It starts slowly, and worsens over time. No known treatments can stop or reverse its progression. And more likely than not, you know someone who’s been affected. This month we’re thinking about Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. It Read more…
What’s the best way inspire more active employees and shed that sedentary lifestyle? More movement, in any way you can get it! The good news is that you can build out an employee experience around getting your employees to be more active! We’ve previously written about fitness research that found that fitting in more “moderate Read more…
