Benefits Think Unlocking family fitness: How extending wellness benefits boosts well-being for all

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Employee fitness is a crucial element of any workplace well-being initiative. And, while individual fitness impacts employee satisfaction, productivity, and health spending, expanding benefits to families unlocks the power of social accountability and enhances overall well-being. How? Because people are more likely to stick with an exercise routine and push themselves harder to meet goals when they have a workout partner. By taking a holistic view that considers an employee’s support system beyond the workplace, employers have an opportunity to cultivate dedication from the ground up. 

Better together
Exercising with a partner can get people out the door, make workouts more enjoyable, and make it easier to stick with a routine. Research has shown that people complete 56% more exercise when they work out with others, and exercising with someone fitter makes it easier to exercise at a higher intensity level. In addition, 95% of people who started a weight-loss program with friends completed the program, compared to 76% of those who participated alone. The friend group was also 42% more likely to maintain their weight loss. 

Mark Kingsriter
Fitness director

Mark Kingsriter is the fitness director for Wellbeats Wellness, a product of LifeSpeak Inc., the premier solution for on-demand, virtual wellness classes and programming for businesses, health plans, … Read full bio


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