The Business Owner Dilemma

We have seen many business owners struggle to find the balance between their business budgets and their employees well-being. The spiraling cycle of rising health insurance costs, business taxes, unproductive employees, was creating mountains of paperwork and a drain on their time. With over 41% of American workers mired in chronic illness and the complexity of insurance programs to deal with, business owners are caught in the middle. Their bottom line really shows the effects.

Business owners who supplied good and useful wellness information to their employees and the occasional speaker saw some positive changes, yet not the lasting results they wanted. Without action nothing much changes. The keys to that action are exercise and proper nutrition. Business owners need support in helping their employees become more engaged in their own healthcare.

How does your workforce compare to the national average?

Statistically if there are 100 people in a company…

• 1 uses cocaine
• 5 are being treated for diabetes
• 10 drink alcohol heavily
• 10 have high blood pressure
• 10 have diabetes (5 don’t know they have it)
• 25 smoke cigarettes
• 25 have high cholesterol
• 25 have heart disease
• 30 are overweight by more than 20%
• 50 feel they are under moderate stress

These unhealthy lifestyles and habits all contribute to the escalation of healthcare costs. In addition they result in decreased productivity and increased injury and absenteeism. Most are the result of treatable illnesses, conscious decisions, inadequate information and ignorance.

Source: United Health Foundation and American Public Health Association Annual Report, Presented December 2005 and The Wellness Councils of America. Healthy, Wealthy and Wise:  Fundamentals of Workplace Health Promotion, p.24 1995

A Brief Overview of Body Mechanics

The good news is that our bodies have dynamic and powerful self healing mechanisms that are fueled by vitamins, amino acids, and fatty acids.

That means that when we eat nutritious food we give our body the tools it needs to repair and heal itself.

Systems that depend on this nutritious food for fuel include our brain chemistry, inflammation levels, blood cell quality, digestion and elimination, blood flow, concentration, and sleep.

Our bone and muscle system requires regular use, especially since our lymphatic flow completely depends on regular muscle contraction to function. The lymph system is part of our immune system, helping defend against disease and sickness.

The bottom line is that without proper exercise and nutrition, our bodies slowly break down into a state of disease.

MHW (My Holisitc Wellness) Corporate Boot Camp

MHW Corporate Boot Camp is a joint venture that brings over 40 years of combined experience to the forefront of corporate wellness programming achieving the effective and lasting results that business owners demand.  We have fine tuned this program over the years working within our clients’ current business models to transform their largest asset into healthier, more productive employees.

We have joined forces because we share a common vision to help companies improve their bottom line, benefit the communities they embrace, and nurture the relationships they value.

About Our Program

Our program is a preferred provider of primary and specialty physical training and health needs within the corporate world.  Our evidence-based, cost-effective care compliments the convenience, the needs, and the professionalism of the corporate office atmosphere.  We serve our clients and community by continual enhancement of the education and skills of our staff.  We will continue to develop collaborative relationships with community,  professional, and healthcare organizations.

Our Core Values

We Believe in:

• Uncompromising commitment to excellence in all we do
• Ethical and integrity based business practices
• Employer / employee work-life balance
• Listening to our customers for opportunities to add value to our services
• Innovation and creativity
• Responsive communication
• Evidence based treatment
• Purposeful action

Vision Statement

Our program will be the preferred provider of primary and specialty physical training and health needs within the corporate world. We provide evidence-based, cost-effective care in a friendly convenient corporate office atmosphere. We will strive to serve our clients and community by continual enhancement of the education and skills of our staff. We will continue to develop collaborative relationships with community, professional, and healthcare organizations.

MHW Corporate Wellness Systems

MHW Corporate Wellness Systems are designed to encourage mutually beneficial programming between the corporation and the employees.

Corporations benefit by decreasing healthcare costs
Employers who invest in worksite health promotion programs can see a return of $3 – $6 for every dollar invested over a 2 – 5 year period.
- Documented savings are observed in
Medical costs
Absenteeism
Worker’s comp claims
Short-term disability
Presenteeism (lower on-the-job efficiency due to employee health problems.)
* Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Dec. 2005

Employees are healthier and more productive
There are over 600 articles that analyze the research and anecdotal evidence of the cost-effectiveness of worksite wellness programs.  In a review of 42 of these articles, there has been shown to be a:
28% reduction in sick leave absenteeism
26% reduction in use of the health care benefit
30% reduced worker’s comp claims and disability management 
* Source: Larry Chapman, “Meta-evaluation of Worksite Health Promotion Economic       Return Studies”, The American Journal of Health Promotion, 2003

A recent study showed that corporate fitness center participants had 1.3 days fewer short-term disability claims per year per employee than non-participants and had fewer health risks.

*Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, April 2006

On average, health care claim costs for IBM employees who exercise 1 – 2 times a week are $350 a year less than those who don’t exercise at all.

*Source: Joyce Young, IBM’s Well-Being Director in BenefitNews.com March, 2006

What Sets Us Apart?

• On-Site workout programs designed to meet your time and scheduling needs
  
  • Scheduling Choices (e.g. EPIQ System – Lunch Time Workouts, Fairholme – Post Market)
    
• Program Design
  
  • Systematic workout program based on safe, results-oriented progression
    

The program hits every aspect of fitness and health including cardiovascular, muscular endurance & strength, flexibility, and pre-hab (prevention of injuries)

• • Over-seen and evaluated by a Doctor of Physical Therapy for the most up to date techniques and safety
    
  • Hierarchy system that allows each program developed to be modified based on injury or individual health needs
    

Most exclusive combination of exercise technology that allows users to follow our workout system anywhere

• • The World’s First and  # 1 Audio Interval Trainer
    
  • Completely digital training system
    

- Ipod compatible
- Internet assessable

Bootcamp Results

- Average weight loss = 9 lbs. (EPIQ Systems)
– 15.5 % increase in Cardiorespiratory (Aerobic) Fitness (Fairholme)

Bootcamper Comments

“The bootcamp program motivated me to change my eating habits, and do additional workouts on my own.”

“The exercise program affected my production at work in a positive manner, by making me more attentive and motivated”

“The corporate workout has decreased my stress level and allowed me to make better decisions at work.”

“The exercise programs are excellent!”

“The online component has allowed me to do more workouts at home.”

“I think the program is great, and I really enjoy the workouts!”

“I am thankful this program was offered to us at our workplace. Having this has made me commit to working out every week and watching the foods that I eat.”

10 Steps for a Successful Corporate Wellness Program

These ten steps include:

1. Capturing CEO Support
2. Designating a Company Wellness Leader
3. Conducting an Employee Health Interest Survey
4. Providing an Opportunity for Health Screening
5. Administering an Annual Physical Activity Campaign
6. Holding a Healthy Eating In-service/Lunch ‘n Learn
7. Establishing an In-house Wellness Library
8. Disseminating a Quarterly Health Newsletter
9. Implementing Healthy Policies and Procedures
10. Supporting Community Health Efforts

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