Corporate Wellness Program

Employees engaging in basic exercise can save companies millions of dollars in health care costs. A simple solution can address other issues such as absenteeism, office morale, and employee turnover. Studies show a healthy employee is a happy employee. Pilates can help increase employee productivity, prevent injuries, and reduce health care costs.

Pilates is an excellent enhancement to any corporate wellness program. Introducing such a program can motivate employees and help them lead healthier lifestyles. Employees will in turn manage their work loads more efficiently and companies can see an increase in productivity.

Pilates is ideal for the workplace because it can be practiced by almost anyone. Because Pilates focuses on posture and developing the deep abdominal muscles, it is perfect training for anyone who sits at a desk all day. Poor posture, sitting or standing, can result in a variety of back, leg and foot problems, any of which can be alleviated with correct posture.

Your staff can benefit from the body awareness that Pilates promotes and will be able to utilize the principles in their daily office activities. Class structures can be tailored to the individual workplace to ensure suitable class times, duration, and staff requirements. These programs are designed to provide benefits to the staff based on the type of work they are involved in.

Pilates exercises strike a balance between strength and flexibility, dramatically reducing the potential for injury. Pilates exercises also have positive effects on the nervous system, which can reduce headaches and overall tension. Pilates is known to eradicate fatigue and generate energy, leading to increased productivity and morale. While most stress management workshops only talk about how to deal with stress, Pilates programs help employees incorporate this in their daily lives. Employees will learn proven techniques that have immediate and lasting results, both emotionally and physically. A corporate Pilates program can have an overall positive effect on the entire office environment.
 

Pilates: Great for Your Bottom Line

Employees who exercise regularly can save their companies millions of dollars in health care costs. Studies show that a healthy employee is a happy employee, which has a positive impact on workplace issues such as absenteeism and morale.

One of the most effective exercise regimens is Pilates, which can help increase employee productivity, prevent injuries and promote good health. Pilates is a great enhancement for any corporate Wellness Program. Introducing such a program can motivate employees to lead healthier lives.

In the Pilates program, exercises focus on the core muscle groups that control posture. These muscles are “trained” to keep the body balanced and provide proper support to the spine. Pilates places special emphasis on breath control and regulation. This helps support the alignment of the spine, thus strengthening the torso muscles.

A unique aspect of the Pilates Method is that practitioners use their own bodies as weights while training. This helps build strength and flexibility. Today, many physiotherapists utilize Pilates exercises to help acquire movement that helps patients go about their daily activities in a normal way.

Pilates is ideal for the workplace because it can be practiced by almost anyone. Its focus on posture and developing the deep abdominal muscles makes it perfect for anyone who sits at a desk all day. Poor posture, sitting or standing, can result in a variety of back, leg and foot problems, any of which can be alleviated with correct posture. And for those whose jobs entail more physical work, the potential for employee injury is significantly reduced because Pilates exercises strike a balance between strength and flexibility.

Equally important is the program’s positive effect on the nervous system, helping reduce tension and generating energy. While most stress management workshops only talk about how to deal with stress, Pilates teaches proven techniques employees can incorporate into their daily lives that will have immediate and long-term results.

A corporate Pilates program can have a positive impact on all aspects of your workplace environment. It’s a timely and cost-effective investment that will reap dividends in good will, employee morale and – above all -- your bottom line.

Kymberly Byrnes is the studio owner of Pulse Pilates Studio and Education, located in Boca Raton, at the corner of Glades and Lyons Roads. Learn more about Pilates by signing up for a free class, at (561) 883-8587.