Alyssa Carto A Wellness Program for a Chiropractic’s Office

 Problem: After talking with fellow employees, I have found that:  They get little to no exercise. They also are  They are not educated on proper nutrition.  Currently we have no wellness program.  A wellness program can help ensure healthiness all around. The Problem

 How can we solve this issue: Implementing an exercise and nutrition program can help our employees:  Become more active  Learn how to eat better  Reduce risks such as cardiovascular disease The Solution

Health Promotion in the Workplace  Regular physical activity can reduce:  Feelings of depression  Risk of Cardiovascular disease such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.  Obesity (especially when combine with diet)

Health Promotion in the Workplace cont’d  A healthy diet and good nutrition can:  Promote weight management  Reduce the risk of obesity  Reduce the risk of developing high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or type 2 diabetes.  Reduce cholesterol or blood pressure in those who already have high cholesterol or high blood pressure.

 Mission: To lower health risks of our employees and improve employee satisfaction.  Goal: To get more employees to become physically active and maintain a better diet.  Objective: Increase the amount of equipment and software available to our employees. Mission, Goal, and Objective

ProTrack  Product Description:  Personal trainer software on the computer  Allows an unlimited number of users to track their individual fitness plan.  includes personal measurements, detailed nutritional information, and workout plans for both men and women.  Has charts and graphs that allow you to continually see and assess your progress.  Designed for both frequent gym users and people who are less active  Where can we buy this?:  Online! Online!  Cost?  $29.95 Click here!

ProTrack Purpose and Value  Purpose:  If we implement this program this can be a tool for people to track their physical activity and what they are eating daily.  Use/Value:  This software can help solve our problem because it will show our employees their improvement over time and thus motivate them to continue with their exercise and healthy diet.

Fit Solutions CW-701 Yamax Digiwalker Pedometer  Product Description:  Type of pedometer.  A device you can wear on your belt.  Step counts, it displays distance, calories burned, clock, and activity time. It also keeps data for a week.  Where can we buy this?  Online! Online!  Cost:  $47.91 Click here!

Fit Solutions CW-701 Yamax Digiwalker Pedometer Purpose and Value  Purpose:  This helps keep track of the amount of exercise you are getting throughout the day.  Use/value:  This will be another tool that will help encourage commitment to the program.

Bowflex TreadClimber TC20  Product Description:  Cardio machine great for avoiding burnout  Comes with 5 standard workouts  Comes with three “landmark” workouts  Where can we buy this?  Online! Online!  Cost:  $3, Click here!

Bowflex TreadClimber TC20 Purpose and Value  Purpose:  Cardio machine with different workouts that raise heart rate quickly while minimizing impact on joints.  Use/Value:  Great for more than one user  Offers 8 different types of work outs  Great for cardiovascular exercise, maintenance of weight, and weightloss

Soozier Indoor Upright Stationary Belt Exercise Bike  Product Description:  Exercise bike with LCD monitor that displays distance, calories burned, time, speed and pulse  Adjustable seat and resistance  Where can we buy this?  Online! Online!  Cost:  $64.50 Click here!

Soozier Indoor Upright Stationary Belt Exercise Bike  Purpose:  Another tool to help our employees get in shape  Use/value:  Improves cardiovascular health  Burns fat  Increases leg strength  Pulse can be checked on the LCD display while exercising. LCD display also shows distance, calories burned, time, and speed.

Valor Fitness CB-12 Plate Loading Lat Pull Down  Product Description:  Standing curl bench  Pivoting arm pad  Locking pull-pins for adjustments  Where can we buy this?:  Online! Online!  Cost?  $ Click here!

Valor Fitness CB-12 Plate Loading Lat Pull Down  Purpose:  Focuses on bicep muscle group  Use/value:  A tool to help build muscle; this will help when trying to lose/maintain weight.  Easy to use

AAll of these tools used together can lead to healthier lifestyles for our employees. EEmployees will be healthier and happier. TThis will increase productivity. Conclusion