The mind is a powerful tool!

I’m sure you’ll agree with research that shows healthy employees contribute significantly to a healthier bottom line -- both the mind and body reap the benefits of exercise and good nutritional habits resulting in fewer sick days, fewer doctor visits, lower healthcare costs and enhanced mental and physical stimulation allowing employees to perform at greater heights. With healthcare costs on the rise, the public becoming more sedentary than ever before, and obesity statistics hitting an all-time high, it would be counterproductive to delay this valuable education.

Our group seminar offers vital information to you and your employees on the simple steps one can take to immediately impact their mental and physical wellbeing. Each seminar teaches the basics of exercise and nutrition with live demonstrations followed by a question-and-answer segment. We also perform a BMI (body mass index) assessment and provide a “health tips” fridge magnet for each employee.

So if you want to decrease your healthcare costs and increase your bottom line, inform your employees by booking a fitness seminar now!

Knowledge is priceless -- Health is wealth -- Get Fit…Stay Fit!

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BusinessKnowledgeSource.com states that smoking, obesity, and sedentary lifestyles cost employers $12.7 billion a year in lost production costs, sick leave benefits, and healthcare expenses

The National Institutes of Health estimates that cancer costs about $180 billion annually; exercising and eating healthier foods contribute to cancer prevention.

According to The American Heart Association two-thirds of American adults are overweight

Bus. Know. Source - Obesity is the source of 70% of all doctor visits.

The Surgeon General estimates over 80% of people with diabetes are overweight or obese.

The American Heart Association - Obesity leads to heart disease, diabetes, numerous cancers, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, arthritis, sleep apnea, musculoskeletal problems, and many other health problems.

Amer Heart Assoc - People who live sedentary lifestyles are at an increased risk of strokes, high blood pressure, respiratory failure, and heart attacks

Bus. Know. Source - Obesity costs employers more than smoking due to an increased risk for multiple health problems.

EMPLOYER BENEFITS
(all employer/employee benefits are from BusinessKnowledgeSource.com)

• Many company healthcare plans are priced commensurate with overall health of the company
• Better benefits attract and retain employees
• Most companies will see a $3-$20 return for every $1 they invest into a health program.
• Prevention is easier and cheaper than the cure

Healthy versus overweight employees:

• are 3 times more productive
• make 60% fewer errors
• take half as many sick days and half as much sick leave
• file fewer workers’ comp claims (as much as half)
• average $1,500 to $2,800 less per year in medical expenses
• are less likely to suffer from depression and low morale

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Reduced co-pays/deductibles
• Lower stress
• Higher self-esteem
• Better able to care for their family

A Hewitt survey of 600 US companies found 65% currently invest in long-term solutions to improve the overall health and productivity of their workforce, some of these companies are:

Pepsico, Google, Herbalife, Amazon.com, AT&T Wireless, Deloitte & Touché, Alcatel, Cadence, Wells Fargo, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Hanna Anderson, Kaiser Permanente