When you combine fitness & social networking, healthy has never been more fun.

It is no secret that we, as humans, are very social beings. We enjoy catching up with our friends and family on ours days spent out of the office, and even sharing stories and tales of our adventures with our colleagues once the weekend has ended. These social interactions are not only stimulating to our brains and make for great conversation, but they also help us lead a happy, healthy life. This is because our interactions with other people empower us to handle the different challenges which life has to offer.

One challenge that is often very stimulating for many people, but is a challenge and a struggle at the same time, is starting a new exercise program, whether it is employer-sponsored or something they are hoping to begin on their own.  One reason why this task is often so challenging for many people is because it is difficult to get motivated to work out on your own.

When it comes to health and exercise, there is always something in our schedules that make it easy to postpone our workout or put it off to another day. However, having someone else who is counting on you to go exercise or walk with them will make it less likely that you will skip out or put it off. Plus, working out and being able to chat with a friend can make the time go by much more quickly, and it can be so much fun that you may even forget that you’re exercising.

Because group exercise is so beneficial towards your employee’s fitness goals and health plan, we here at Walkingspree have incorporated walking clubs, teams, buddies, social networking and group challenges into our fitness program to motivate and engage your staff members. Through these unique interactive tools, virtual walks, blogging and other features, you will find that your participants are not only engaged in the program, but are also excited.

Here are just a few more reasons why Walkingspree’s Social Networking System can help to improve your company’s overall health and wellness goals:

Motivation

For many people, winning is fun. However, not everyone is motivated simply by competition. Your employee’s coworkers have the biggest influence on their peers, especially when it comes to completing difficult tasks and goals. With the built-in Walkingspree ‘buddy system,’ coworkers are able to check in on their friends and offer encouragement and motivation to those who need it. The result is positive employee engagement and a healthy group dynamic.

Support

When you are working towards fitness goals with a group of people, you become accountable to each other. For instance, seeing someone who is committed and consistent in their fitness goals will encourage you to follow suit, even on days that you do not want to work out. Plus, your employees can make their own fun when they send teasing, motivating messages to their friends via the rich Walkingspree social networking system.

Enjoyment

Not only does exercising with others improve our stamina and physical performance, but it also makes the activity a lot more fun for the same reason that we enjoy dancing, laughing or making music. During these physical activities, our bodies produce a larger amount of endorphins, which help humans bond in groups and improve their social interactions. Plus, social interaction between all levels of employees will help all of your team members become more comfortable and open with their higher level employees and superiors.

If you want to learn more about how Walkingspree’s award winning corporate wellness program can benefit your business and your employees, contact us today to get one step closer to a healthier, cost-efficient work environment.

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