Increased employee satisfaction and health

Informal building of company networks

Increased employee engagement and energy

Building of positive company culture

Potential reduction in overall healthcare costs

Potential reduction in employee absences

On-site fitness opportunities can include:

Group fitness classes led by an instructor

Group fitness classes following a fitness video

Dedicated room with fitness basics such as stretching mats, exercise balls, small hand weights, exercise videos, a TV, VCR or DVD
player, etc.

On-site shower facilities

How: 

NOTE:  It is strongly recommended that you read the following book before creating any on-site fitness opportunities:  ACSM’s Health/Fitness Facility Standards & Guidelines, Second Ed., American College of Sports Medicine, 1992

Survey employee population to ascertain desired videos and/or classes.

Work with employer to find an appropriate existing space such as a conference or meeting room.

Partner with a local health club for fitness class ideas and for qualified instructors.  See Appendix C for more detailed information on instructor credentials.

Purchase TV, VCR or DVD player, and fitness videos.

Research potential liability issues.
o   Contract your employer’s legal department regarding participant waivers, necessary insurance, and any other liability concerns.
o   See Appendix C for more detailed information on liability issues.

Provide shower facilities for employees who want to bicycle/run to work or exercise over the lunch hour.

Provide bike racks or other bike storage facilities.

Resources:

American Council on Exercise:  www.acefitness.com

Ball Dynamics:  www.balldynamics.com

Collage video:  www.collagevideo.com

Fitness Wholesale:  www.fwonline.com

Human Kinetics:  www.humankinetics.com
    Health Fitness Management, A Comprehensive Resource for Managing and Operating      
    Programs and Facilities, by William C. Granthan/Robert W. Patton/Tracy D. Your/Mitchel L. Winick,
  1989.