Blood Pressure Screening

High blood pressure is one of the biggest indicators of potential health problems as someone ages.  Most people do not monitor theirs on a regular basis or just take medication to artificially reduce it.  We will take everyone’s blood pressure and track it on a regular basis to determine what plan we need to develop to get it to a healthy number or if medical attention is necessary.  There have been cases where individuals were borderline heart attack, but did not know it until it was checked through the wellness program at work.  For those who already have good blood pressure, we will develop a preventive plan to keep it at a healthy level.

Exercise Classes (Group Training)

By using unique cost efficient equipment, we offer a variety of exercise classes which include: floor aerobics, step aerobics, functional training using stability balls and resistance bands, pilates, stretching, matt exercises, chair exercises, circuits, kickboxing, stabilization and core training and outdoor classes.  These classes can range from 30-60 minutes and can be done on a regular basis.  The company budget, space availability, employee interest and number of employees participating will determine what classes are chosen and the frequency of those classes.

Grocery Store Shopping Education

Some individuals admit that their knowledge of making healthy choices is minimal and some individuals may think they know until they are properly educated.  On a continual basis we find that this is a reality among most employees.  You are only going to eat as good as the groceries you buy, so you need to build a healthy foundation by knowing what to buy and what to stay away from while grocery shopping.  We offer onsite grocery store shopping education as well as an actual trip to the grocery store to have hands on experience. 

Educational Workshops

Wellness begins with education.  In supporting a healthy and safe workplace, Halls of Fitness has developed a wide variety of educational programs to further one’s knowledge in this area.   We offer many forms of training to employees, including “lunch and learns” as well as multi-course educational programs regarding health which can include: Nutrition and Healthy Eating, Weight Management, Plateau Breaking, Program Design, Accidental Exercising, Metabolism and You, Flexibility and many more.

Incentive Programs

Staying motivated is very important.  A great way to keep people motivated is to reward them for their accomplishments.  We will do raffles, a point system for prizes and other types of incentives for employees that participate in the wellness program to maxmize participation.

One-On-One Desk Consultations

One-on-one desk consultations allow the employee personal time with the wellness coach in their office or workspace.  During these consultations, anything that is important to the employee can be covered such as: eating plans, goal setting, office workouts, program design, supplementation, etc.  These consults can range from 15-60 minutes depending upon the needs of the employee.

Basic Fitness Assessments

These assessments are important to determine your employee’s general fitness level.  One’s fitness level is directly related to their health, so it is critical to get assessed to see what improvements need to be made.  This testing will consist of a weight evaluation, body fat analysis, limb/waist/hip measurements and BMI reading.  This assessment will take approximately 15 minutes.

Advanced Fitness Assessments

This assessment includes everything from the basic assessment with the exception that the body fat analysis will be a more advanced method.  In addition, cardio-respiratory, strength and flexibility testing will also be conducted.  The advanced fitness assessment is a much more comprehensive assessment and will take approximately 45 minutes. 

Movement and Postural Assessments

The way people move and position their bodies throughout the day can have a big impact on their overall health specifically their “aches and pains.”  Our goal with this assessment is to correct any poor movements and postural distortions that may be negatively affecting your employee by educating them on proper movement, strength and flexibility and body positioning.  Furthermore, we will develop a plan to get your employee moving more throughout the day to avoid the sedentary lifestyle that has claimed so many American workers. 

Nutritional Education

Nutrition is one of the most important factors in achieving better health in the workplace.  As the saying goes, “you are what you eat.”  We will address nutrition in several different ways, which will include: one on one consults, lunch and learns, grocery shopping, healthy cooking, meal planning, and posting valuable information.  A registered dietician will be brought on site if certain situations present a need for one.

Recreational Activities

This is one of our services that sets us apart from other wellness companies.  We understand the importance of building a greater sense of community within a company.  A great way to do this is to do activities outside the company.  We will organize and manage activities such as walking and hiking trips, healthy cookouts, volleyball, tennis and softball among others. 

Supplementation Counseling

Supplementation has become increasingly important in our lives.  The average person in the U.S. does not consume anywhere close to the adequate amount of nutrients they need.  This is very evident when you look at the rapid rise in poor health across the country including the fact that 3 out of every 4 people in this country are overweight or obese.  Supplementation can provide all the nutrients that your diet may be missing, as well as increase energy levels, boost metabolism, control or lose weight safely and more. In a nutshell, natural supplementation can ensure optimum health. With that said, we will educate on proper supplementation and put together a specific supplement plan for your employee if requested. These counseling sessions normally take 15-30 minutes.

Wellness Screenings

With this option, your employees can choose different aspects of health care such as: allergies, chest pain, cholesterol, etc.  We will do mini-consultations with one or more employees who are interested in a particular area of health care to give them a better understanding on dealing with these health issues or referring them to the appropriate health care professional.

Smoking Cessation

As life damaging as smoking is, so many people continue to smoke. The health care costs resulting from smoking are through the roof.  Companies are paying outrageous amounts of dollars for employee smokers.  It is our mission to develop a plan to help people stop this destructive habit.  Most smokers have a desire to quit, but do not have a plan on how to accomplish that goal.  This always becomes a viscous cycle of quitting and starting again.  We can equip the smokers with the tools they need to beat this habit.

 Massage Therapy

Many times stretching alone cannot release adhesions and general tightness in the muscles.  Myo-facial release in the form of massage therapy is often necessary.  A licensed massage therapist will come to the workplace and offer short chair massages for each employee.  The benefits of this service include improved posture, less pain, reduced stress, better sleep and less muscle tension.