Benefits of Exercise

The benefits of exercise are proven time-and-time again, but how can they benefit your employees?

Written By Nicole Sexton, Social
Media Coordinator at Rockton Software

Studies have proven “people who exercise on a regular basis have better memory, reaction time, and concentration . . . And it doesn’t take much: walking for 45 minutes three times a week is enough to improve your degree of mental sharpness.” (Ririan) Mental sharpness in one’s employees adds productivity, thus creating a better employee for one’s company. As well as creating productivity, after you workout “your body releases more endorphins for an hour and a half to two hours after your workout, which boosts your mood and promotes relaxation . . . reducing stress.” (Ririan) In a company, if the employees are always stressed out, then they are not at their highest level of performance—creating a more hostile work environment. Reducing stress helps nearly all aspects of business. 

Here at Rockton—Mark and Kelli believe in creating the most positive environment for working; we are given an exercise opportunity at Rockton. All staff members are able to log their workouts, and if you work out at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes or longer then you are rewarded every quarter. It is a nice incentive that ultimately increases productivity while decreasing stress! 

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