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Staying fit as an Employee will pay big dividends when you are a Retiree
Posted: 12.02.2010 at 12:08 PM
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Studies show that a full-time worker spends 1/3 of their waking hours at work. This means that while at work, it is extremely crucial for you to maintain your health and wellbeing. To do so, you are encouraged to eat healthy, work out and log enough hours of sleep.

Here are some benefits to staying fit and healthy while in the workplace.

1. Usually a fit and healthy employee is more resistant to illness as a result of a higher metabolism.
2. Healthy employees maintain a higher level of energy, boosting productivity.
3. Workplace fitness delivers self confidence, allowing employees to work harder, take on more challenges and aim for higher levels of achievement.
4. Workplace fitness also entices employees to take on more leadership roles. Because workouts must be consistent in order to be effective, employees who work out are disciplined, goal-oriented and determined to win.
5. Working out produces endorphins, which are positive feelings. As a result, positive feelings allow workers to lead a more positive attitude at the workplace.
6. Working out also diminishes stress levels and physical and emotional tensions.

Since employees are pulling in longer hours, companies should enforce workout programs and make the workplace a happier, healthier place to spend 1/3 of your day.
 

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