Employee Wellness Programs: nutrition and physical fitness Programs
nutrition and physical fitness programs have demonstrated effectiveness in delaying the onset of employee morbidity while enhancing self esteem, stress management and general feelings of well being. Although many nutrition and physical fitness programs are instructional in nature, they should go beyond educational programs by offering enabling supports for the adoption of healthy behaviors.
Quality Employee Wellness Plans promote and facilitate participation in daily physical activity for all employees, and when possible family members and retired workers. This is accomplished through access to fitness facilities, (preferably on site) and properly supervised physical fitness classes. In addition a comprehensive program will provide opportunities for Personalized physical fitness and nutrition prescriptions from certified experts. Commitment to the model is demonstrated through occupational food services and sales consistent with healthy nutrition. Specific programs to include:
• Strength / Resistance training
• Flexibility conditioning programs
• Healthy cooking classes
• Aerobic conditioning programs
• Diet planning and analysis assistance
• Physical rehabilitative programs
• Weight/body fat control programs
• Team and individual recreational sports programs
• Physical fitness assessments and programs
