Do you know the adage A healthy mind means a healthy body? Well, the same could be said for employees and business – healthy staff means a healthy business. Being physically fit and in good shape is a big part of overall healthiness and has many benefits for both staff and businesses alike.

In modern working conditions, it is easy for people to become slightly sluggish. Too much time in front of the computer or sat around a meeting desk can lead to the onset of lethargy because of the combination of no time for exercise and no time to eat well. With corporate fitness you can support staff and help them feel better, and support your business’s bottom line and help it to feel better too!

Physical exercise brings on a sense of accomplishment and helps to define thoughts. As the blood pumps faster through the body, more oxygen reaches the brain and endorphins are released into the bloodstream. You feel more alert and invigorated after exercise, and able to think more quickly and deal with day-to-day stresses. This is why staff fitness correlates closely with staff performance – employees have more energy, confidence and motivation to tackle tasks, and feel more in control of stress levels helping to keep stress at a moderate, helpful level.

The options for staff fitness are diverse and can be implemented according to your business’s needs. Whether on the premises or outdoors in a nearby park, a burst of exercise before the working day starts, during lunchtime, or at the end of the day will enhance the wellbeing and health of your employees. Fitness can be enjoyed on a personal level with one-to-one workouts and individual goals, or in group classes and sessions to encourage team rapport and a sense of mutual respect – team building exercise days are particularly good for increasing staff morale.

Another option is to encourage your staff to cycle to work. These programmes help staff feel good about themselves and the fact they are doing their bit for the environment, as well as saving money on travel costs – and your business benefits because of the extra car park spaces and healthier staff.

Corporate fitness will not only lead to healthier staff but also to healthier business productivity and profits.

Vanessa Alexander

Esteem Fitness – Corporate Fitness, Nutrition and Well-being Consultancy
Enhancing Personal Health and Corporate Wealth