A local company wanted to generate some company bonding but felt they had enough occasions that included too much alcohol and anyway it was the start of the New Year and everyone was on a health drive.  Take Shape were asked to come up with a number of ideas to help the company promote health & fitness and to have some fun.

Take Shape offered three differing solutions that could be taken individually or together.

Option 1 – initial launch of scheme

• General health, fitness & nutrition lecture
• 5 different workshops on core stability, back care & posture,
• A day of one-to-one fitness assessments or motivational interviews for staff
• After work mountain bike ride on the hills lead by a trainer
• Lunchtime run lead by a trainer
• Specialist area on intranet site for relevant information

Option 2 – ongoing

• In office weekly massage
• 30 min lunchtime sessions in the meeting room – each day a different activity (core stability, boxercise, circuits, pilates, yoga, self-defense)
• updated intranet site with weekly tips and a progressing generic exercise programme
• personal training for Directors

Option 3

• Company day out on the Take Shape assault course and fun games

The company took up all three options to varying degrees and figures have shown a significant improvement in productivity and reduced absenteeism.