Wells FargoEmployee Wellness Program

Equipment/Software PresentationRachel Zeilman

Goal:To reduce workplace obesity.

“Sales people are less likely to eat well.”“Office workers were least likely to exercise at least 90 minutes per week.”

-Huffington Post

Facts & Figures• From 1980-2008, age-standard obesity

rates doubledo BMI greater than, equal to 30

• Obesity is not an occupational diseaseo Global epidemic, posing occupational challenges

• Health impacts are widely recognized• Escalating financial concerns

Office-Place Stepping Device

Description• Low impact stepping• Plug into PC for

monitoring• Resistance settings (stair

climbing)• 250 lb capacity• Less than 20 lbs• 20 inches long, 20 inches

wide

Purpose:

• Employees can get a work out

• 2 hrs/day equals 40 lbs/year

• increased energy expenditure

Values:o Enables

employees to walk while they work

o Heart healthy work out

o Burns about 100 cal/hour

o Improves joint health

Office-Place Stepping Device Cont.

Where to buy:Wal-MartBJ’sTargetAmazon

Cost:$60-$100

StandingDesk

Sitting longer than

an hour Reduces enzymes

that burn fat (90%) Slows metabolism of

glucose Lowers level of HDL

cholesterol Heart disease & type

2 diabetes

Values• More efficient when standing• Better concentration• Decreased back problems• More energy• Better digestion• Inspire others

Standing Desk Cont.Description• Adjustable height setting• Can sit or stand• Space for computer and papers

Purpose• Allow employees to stand• Burns more calories• Helps with back pain

Where to buy:AmazonWal-Mart

Cost:$100-$400

HeartWise Blood Pressure Tracker

Description:Easy to use applicationQuickly record/track blood pressure, etc

Use/Value:Employees can monitor themselvesCheaper way to check blood pressureMotivator

Purpose:Allow employees to monitor important factorsEncourage more learning regarding blood pressure

HeartWise Blood Pressure Tracker Cont.

Cost: $.99

Where to buy: Smartphone App Store

Pedometer• Description

o Counts steps, calories, distance, timeo Exercise measurer

• Purpose:o Track distance around officeo Motivator

Use/Value: • cheap & easy way of

encouragement• Could create

competitions/incentives

• encouragement

Cost: $6-$40Where to buy:

Wal-MartAmazon

Distance Parking Program

Description:o Whoever parks furthest gets

rewardedo Recorded by using MapMyWalk Appo Incentives given

Purpose

Encourage employees to walk moreCreate fun incentive program Use/value:

Boost moodMaintain healthy

weightPrevent/controlconditions

Distance Parking Program Cont.

• Cost: App - Free Incentives -

$25- $100/week

• Where to buy:Smartphone App Store