Ft. Myers Broadcasting and Meridian Broadcasting announced plans to roll
out a new Employee Wellness Program beginning in October 2008. This new health
incentive program is targeted to get their employees active and live a healthier lifestyle.
Joining forces with Fitness On The Move Lifestyle Center, they will offer their
employees the opportunity to participate in a series of wellness and exercise programs
aimed at improving employees overall health and fitness. Additionally, they hope to
reduce employee illnesses, enhance employee productivity and spark healthy lifestyle
changes. “Our focus on health and fitness for our associates benefits everyone and
makes for a better quality of life” said Cindy Boutwell, Senior Account Executive. In
addition, “we feel strong about working with Fitness On The Move because of their
continued involvement with other area companies.” The company will jump start the
new Employee Wellness Program with a three month fitness challenge – awarding
participants opportunities for incentives for the most improved in the areas of weight loss,
body fat changes, and exercise adherence.
Fitness On The Move has been serving fitness needs of Lee County for over 12 years.
The health club was instrumental in establishing in-house wellness programs for other
local companies such as: Chico’s, AccuData, InterOp Technologies, Robb and Stucky,
and Island Coast Pediatrics. Fitness On The Move is located at 13010 Metro Parkway in
Ft. Myers. “If we can make a difference in the health & well-being of just one
employee, it will all be worth the efforts,” said Troy De Mond, owner of Fitness on the
Move.
