Workplace Fitness and Wellness Tips

Workplace wellness tips:

Take a walk

• Take a 15-minute walk on your break, or a long walk at lunch.
• Walk to a lunch spot instead of driving.
• Get co-workers to commit to walking with you every day.
• Look for indoor locations like a hallway or staircase when the weather outside is bad.
• Keep a pair of walking shoes at your desk.
• Check to see if your workplace has a gym or fitness room
• Skip the elevator and take the steps.

Eat to live.

• Encourage your employer to install vending machines with healthy foods.
• Bring healthy snacks like fruit to work instead of eating from a vending machine.
• Drink water or sugar-free drinks instead of regular soft drinks.

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Wellness/Fitness

Federal Occupational Health (FOH) can provide the facilities, programming and support that will allow employees to reap the benefits associated with exercise. The healthier your employees are, the more productive the work place will be.

Wellness / Fitness Program

The team and program exist to have a positive influence on member’s health and fitness through a program that is non-punitive. It is a commitment from management and labor to offer an individualized program that will motivate firefighters, staff and other personnel to obtain and maintain good health.

Continuing Education in Workforce Health Promotion

There are many opportunities for those who want to expand their skills and knowledge in workforce health promotion (WHP) topics such as employee wellness, fitness, health benefits, and productivity. Continuing education includes certifications, mechanisms to maintain certifications, seminars, workshops, conferences, and annual meetings. Continuing education opportunities in WHP are offered by a broad range of organizations and agencies, including those related to public health, human resources/benefits, productivity, health promotion, and sports medicine.

Training Materials:

Fitness and Wellness Training Courses DVD/VHS