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Article: BREAKING A SWEAT.
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- Utah Business
- Article date:
- December 1, 2000
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BREAKING A SWEAT at work used to be the norm. But with the information age booming, the hard labor that once dominated the American workforce has decreased. Instead of getting a workout at work, most employees must schedule time off the job to stay in shape.
The problem is many aren't. And businesses are becoming concerned because out-of-shape employees often mean higher healthcare costs and employee absenteeism. As a result on-site fitness centers and wellness programs are becoming more popular.
However despite the national trend toward fitness in the workplace Utah businesses are trailing behind. A comparison between the number of on-site fitness ...