A recent study showed physical activity, cardio
respiratory fitness and obesity are all related
to work performance - January 2004, Journal of
Occupational and Environmental Medicine
“Results indicated that higher levels
of physical activity related to reduced decrements
in quality of work performed and overall job performance;
higher cardio respiratory fitness related to reduced
decrements in quantity of work performed, and
a reduction in extra effort exerted to perform
the work. Obesity related to more difficulty in
getting along with coworkers; severe obesity related
to a higher number of work loss days. Conclusion:
lifestyle-related modifiable health risk factors
significantly impact employee work performance.”
Many studies have focused specifically on return-on-investment
(ROI) from worksite health promotion and disease
prevention programs.
Findings across nine employers show $1.49
to $4.91 in benefits per dollar spent on the program…
These programs all provided health education and
typically include exercise programs, health risk
appraisals, weight control, nutrition information,
stress management, disease screening and smoking
cessation.
United Lifestyle will work with you to achieve
your goal of a healthier, fitter workforce through
these three areas:
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