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