See the 2009 Start! Fit-Friendly Companies recognized in a special section of Fortune.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to be recognized as a company that prioritizes employees' health. Our next Start! Fit-Friendly application deadline is July 31.
Get Your Company the Healthy Recognition it Deserves
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the U.S., and physical inactivity doubles the risk. This is a scary thought when you realize we spend most of our waking hours sitting behind our desks at work. But all is not lost! If your office becomes a Start! Fit-Friendly Company, you can help lower the risk of heart disease for yourself and your coworkers.
Start! Fit-Friendly Companies are recognized by the American Heart Association as employers who go above and beyond when it comes to their employees' health. With your help, your workplace can:- Provide walking routes
- Promote walking programs and tracking tools
- Allow staff to wear athletic shoes on designated "sneaker days"
NEW! Easy, Online Application Process
Becoming a Start! Fit-Friendly Company is simple and fast with our new online application and renewal tool.
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Worksite wellness programs are a proven strategy to prevent the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease, according to a policy statement in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Wellness programs help increase worker productivity, reduce absenteeism, lower turnover rates and reduce healthcare costs..
