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the only people i know who take advantage of wellness programs are people who are already doing things well beyond the wellness program requirements. They parti
by iamthepieman 8y ago
the only people i know who take advantage of wellness programs are people who are already doing things well beyond the wellness program requirements. They participate in a variety of sports in all seasons, run 5ks or marathons, ski, bike hike or play organized sports. For them it's just a way to subsidize things they are already doing, maybe get a free fitness tracker or gym membership.
- unsignedint 8y agoI don't think wellness program alone won't be able to make people change their lifestyle. To me, thing that made big difference was access and motivation; particularly for me, easy access to on-site gym (especially with a group class) I transitioned from hating-to-workout to doing 5 days a week in gym, engaging in activities ranging from Yoga to HIIT. I don't know how typical I am, though...
- tlarkworthy 8y agoBlood pressure and stamina bump is within days of giving up (I switched to vaping, the feeling of increased vitality was noticable).
- coleca 8y agoNot to mention that these programs are notoriously difficult to actually use as an employee. Some require getting monthly receipts from your gym, then faxing to your healthcare provider, waiting for a check to come in the mail, etc. Look for companies like https://myleon.co/ https://myleon.co/ to disrupt this space and make these programs more effective.