9 Easy Tips to Incorporate Fitness within the Corporate Lifestyle in 2019

Summer has arrived but your summer bod still hasn’t? Your fitness game was pretty strong during holidays but now work pressure got in the way? If the answer to these questions was in the affirmative, then lo’ and behold, this is the one stop solution for young professionals to get the fitness in their corporate lifestyle.

     1.)  Water Cooler Meetings
 

       A simple yet effective way to be fit and productive during office hours. Have a meeting near the water cooler with your colleagues, have a water buddy who reminds you to stay hydrated. As we all know 70% of the human body consists of water, so being hydrated will ensure high energy levels and increased productivity.

2.)  Awareness!
 

Despite a lot of information being available on the internet yet people shy away from accessing it. What a company can do is to create flyers or email campaigns to make their employees aware of the benefits and tips towards living a healthy lifestyle. Constant reminders and visual aid shall also affect the fitness levels of a young professional.

3.)  Kick the Butt
 

        Smoking, alcohol consumption, access to junk food hampers fitness levels of an individual. Why not help the employees cut it out during the hours they spend in office? Cutting ease of access as well as availing healthier options within office premises shall increase the chances of them quitting the habit all together.

4.)  Zumba and team-building

       Incorporating health classes/activities for the employees can aid to the factor of them leading a healthier, more productive lifestyle. A common excuse for young professionals ignoring their health is lack of time and investment pre-/post-work. But what if companies bring the water well to the horse? Some horses might be inspired to drink it.

      5.)  Listen to the end-user

Always keep your door open for the employees to ask questions and give suggestions. Any company with open communication doors shall grow at a faster rate due to its innovation conducive environment.

      6.)  Celebrate Success

  
  Appraisals and pay raise should not only be project or work specific. Being appreciative of your employees’ personal victories aiding your company performance should be lauded and awarded. Keep small rewards and recognitions for the personal feat of employees which succeed in living the fitness lifestyle.

       7.)  Be my Buddy

One can’t always be motivated to make changes and survive till those changes become a part of their lifestyle. Having a buddy or someone who strives with you through your struggles would make the climb towards Mt. Fitness more achievable.

        8.)  Monitor success rate

   Just like you evaluate the returns on your project, being healthy also requires an investment. To ensure its growth and profitability, one must keep a tab on its rate of success. Try maintaining a ledger of your success, setbacks, and comebacks.

          9.)  Target acquired

       
       Last but not the least, create a set of tangible and convenient goals. One must know where to start and which path to take. It could vary from weight-loss/gain, quitting unhealthy habits to beating stress or running a marathon. Create a flowchart and stick to the path for optimal execution.

 

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For my visual aid readers, here’s a success story that might inspire you!

Thank you for taking the first step towards change. You may share your experiences and journeys in the comments, inspire people and create a community of fit young professionals!