Physical exercise/fitness

Abstract

There are many factors that may contribute to workers’ productivity and job satisfaction, but according to this study exercise is one factor that should not be ignored. This research should add insight for managers to implement programs that encourage employees to engage in regular physical activity. Such programs could increase employees’ health, and enhance employee productivity. Access to convenient fitness facilities may be important to encourage employees in engaging in physical activity programs that ultimately benefit the health and productivity of employees. Overall, the findings indicate an association between fitness participation and reduced lost productivity from work impairment on the job compared to no-participation. Both employees and employers will benefit from increased workforce physical fitness. Employees who exercise regularly benefit from improved health and employers with more physically fit workers are likely to reduce their employee health costs and lost productivity. Engaging employees in regular physical exercise activity are challenging. If employers want to increase fitness participation, they should consider providing additional incentives to encourage the use of physical training and fitness programs.