Regular exercise is an essential stressor for optimizing health and preventing disease.
But our lifestyles have changed dramatically over the past few decades, and the priorities that compete for our time are so unrelenting that, for the average adult, exercise is often relegated to the bottom of a checklist. In this edition, we examine the issues surrounding employer-sponsored exercise programs from two perspectives. The wisdom in each of point of view can inform our opinions and, potentially, our actions. My own experience is that work can be a safe haven. If employees had the opportunity to exercise at work or during workday hours, and they were empowered by an employer-sanctioned program, I have no doubt that more Americans would exercise regularly.