Press: American Heart Association Recognizes NuStep’s Wellness Program
October 9, 2008
ANN ARBOR, MI - The American Heart Association recently recognized NuStep, Inc. for their efforts in promoting a culture of fitness and creating a healthier workplace for their employees.
NuStep earned a “gold-level” award for their participation in American Heart’s Start! Fit-Friendly Companies program. The Start! Fit-Friendly Companies program recognizes organizations that demonstrate leadership and commitment in making the health and wellness of their employees a priority. The program was initiated by American Heart to encourage organizations to create physical activity programs and promote a culture of activity to counteract the effects of sedentary jobs and inactive lifestyles.
The Start! Fit-Friendly Companies program recognizes companies that work to:
- Offer employees physical activity support
- Increase healthy eating options at work
- Promote a wellness culture
- Implement additional activities, as outlined by American Heart, in areas of physical activities, nutrition and culture
“It is gratifying to receive recognition for our wellness program, but the real reward is having our employees take advantage of our programs and seeing the positive outcomes,” says Jennifer Brant, NuStep’s chief financial officer.
NuStep’s wellness program offers new employees three one-hour training sessions with a personal trainer and a one hour one-on-one coaching session with certified nutritionist. All employees are eligible for free smoking cessation programs, free flu shots, 30-minutes a week paid exercise time in the company’s fitness center, 100 percent reimbursement for AED/CPR and first aid training and 50 percent reimbursement on wellness activities (e.g., gym memberships, fitness classes, weight loss programs) up to $200 a year. In addition, NuStep periodically offers other on-site health and wellness classes, clinics and seminars.
About NuStep
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., NuStep, Inc. is the manufacturer of the NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainers. These patented machines were developed by exercise physiologists to help people stay in motion regardless of physical condition. The company's products are used at fitness, wellness and rehabilitation centers around the world, including the Mayo Clinic, the University of Michigan, the Cleveland Clinic and the Duke Center for Living. For more information, call 800-322-2209 or visit www.nustep.com.