Corporate Gym Solutions
Employers looking to boost staff moral and reduce absenteeism as a result of stress related sickness should consider an in-house corporate fitness suite. Some companies do already financially assist a select few employees; offering subsidies through local fitness centres. This is of course an on going cost, which must be met every year, and may only benefit a small number of staff; where as investment in a company branded corporate gymnasium, together with a nominal members fee to promote ownership would see initial costs recouped.
Fit for Work
Employers are recognising that managing all elements of health and fitness in the work place results in a more healthy and active workforce. Healthier and motivated employees positively impact companies in many respects; lower health costs as a result of absenteeism, lower employee turnover rate, improved morale and improved productivity and creativity. Considering staff wellbeing is no longer the domain of large industries and organisations; and many SME's are reaping the benefit of a revised approach to wellness. A positive return on investment; after all recruitment and retention of staff is a costly exercise.
A recent government white paper states that on average we spend a third of our waking hours at work. With two million suffering illness they believe has been caused by their work. Stress related conditions and musculoskeletal disorders are now the commonest reported causes of work related absence.
Company employees surveyed see an on-site gymnasium facility as a highly valued benefit; from a financially subsidised point of view as well as a great way to unwind from the pressures and stress of the everyday working environment. Indeed the shift in the UK to a more sedentary, office based workforce makes the promotion of health and fitness a key management issue.
You do not have to take drastic steps to gain an increased level of fitness. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends the following guidelines; Exercise 3-5 days each week. Warm up 5-10 minutes before your fitness activity; maintain your exercise programme for 30-45 minutes, gradually increasing your workout intensity then a simple stretch regime to cool down for 5-10 minutes. Ongoing beneficial self-improvement programmes could include; dietary advice, fitness training techniques and structure and relaxation techniques. A sports and social environment will potentially lead to other outside fitness and team building activities.
Take the next step to corporate fitness
Contact Corporate Gym Solutions to arrange a free initial no charge and no obligation feasibility study. From a simple self-managing multi gym or cardio vascular installation to a full corporate fitness suite.