Corporate Fitness Programs Cut Costs Associated with Obesity
A new study shows that fat employees cost corporations more than thin ones, prompting corporations to offer in-house fitness programs and incentives that encourage weight loss.
Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) May 21, 2007 -- A new study shows that fat employees cost corporations more than thin ones, prompting corporations to offer in-house fitness programs and incentives that encourage weight loss.
Duke University researchers have determined that overweight employees file twice as many worker's compensation claims as their fit coworkers. The study, which indicates that the heaviest workers lose 13 times more work days than their lean counterparts and rack up higher medical expenses, has been a wake-up call for many corporate leaders.
Proactive employers are tackling obesity in the workplace head-on with corporate fitness programs. Many have discovered that diet programs encouraging friendly competition among employees are the most successful.
According to Ric Rooney, the fitness expert behind Physique Transformation, companies who pay top dollar for a fitness program want to see results. Rooney's program offers a unique weight loss plan for corporate groups that treats dieting like a team sport and tracks progress.
"Nothing encourages people to work hard like competition among peers," said Rooney. "It's fun and the results are visible to everybody, so employers see what they're getting for their money."
Weight loss in the work force isn't just good for corporate bottom lines. Employees benefit from shrinking bottoms, too. Fat workers make more trips to the doctor, which equates to more co-pays. Obesity continues to push the cost of health insurance higher as well, leading to fatter insurance premiums and leaner paychecks.
Companies can find the latest fitness technology and viable weight loss solutions at Physique Transformation.
About Physique Transformation
Ric Rooney has dedicated his life to building lean, healthy bodies. His fitness plan, Physique Transformation, is a no bull, hype-free weight loss and fitness program fueled by the competitive human spirit. He strives to teach people how to get healthy and stay healthy through exercise, sensible eating and friendly competition.
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