The Body Barn

"Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness."

Healthy Employees Make For A More Productive Workplace
Business owners are discovering that having a corporate gym membership is actually an excellent business strategy. Employees that are participating in a regular fitness program work better, don't take as much time off for sick leave and choose to stay with the company longer. Employers receive both a substantial return on investment and a raise in productivity that will dramatically effect their bottom line.

The Body Barn offers special rates and different membership options for companies based on the number of employees. Notify us if you would like a free information package sent to your company. Consider The Following:

The average age of employee in Canada is 45 years old

32% of this group is diabetic

46% of this age group has heart disease

Unfit employees are more prone to injury. It takes approximately 14 weeks for a worker to recover from a back injury

The cost of this to the employer is
approximately $250 000

If that worker is part of the 32% with diabetes increase that to $350 000

Physical activity has been proven to lessen the severity and even prevent many of the most costly diseases