Lee Anne P. is a VSP Wellness Coordinator.
Companies are looking for ways to cut costs. One area that’s getting a lot of attention is the health of employees.
At VSP we have a GetFIT Program that has helped inspire employees to lose over 10,915 pounds! The program started back in 2005 and encourages team participation and support. It helps to share your goals with a group, and facing your bad habits together is a great start.
We’re all trying to meet the demands of work, family and life. How can we possibly fit in exercise?
By the time we get home from work the last thing we want to do is exercise. It’s time for dinner, cleaning, school work with the kids, and maybe if we’re lucky some down time.
The reality is that as we get older the importance of exercise goes from a choice to a necessity. How do you want to face your golden years? Walking gingerly or running to meet all the possibilities?
It’s about making the time. Just as you meet those deadlines at work and make it to your child’s recital or soccer game, exercise should be a must do. It doesn’t have to be an hour in the gym; if you do it right a 30 min. workout is enough.
By bringing the GetFIT program to your workplace, you’ll have an opportunity to discuss what your pain points are, and the best part is everyone is in the same boat. They key is finding out what motivates you. Most of the members on my team would agree that their kids motivate them. They want to be that energetic parent who can do it all. So it’s time to get healthy, and exercise is a big part of that.
Need help getting started?
Check out our GetFIT resources. You can download log sheets, tips, and calculators for free!
