Workplace Benefits of Health and Fitness Programs Additionally, fitness programs can benefit companies far beyond just an expense perspective. There are many benefits to incorporating fitness into your daily routine, and some people are unaware of the impact it can have on every aspect of their life. Making health and fitness a priority in your life can lead to dramatic changes. Creating a healthy lifestyle through fitness and nutrition programs and then following those programs with self-evaluation practices and goal-setting techniques can significantly reduce self-destructive behaviors not only in the workplace, but also in everyday life. There are many different ways to engage in fitness, and the benefits are worth the time and effort invested in the process. Recently, many companies have begun to take notice of the benefits that integrating a health and fitness program can have within their company. From a business perspective, it would help everyone within the company increase production and feel safer at work. Higher fitness levels can improve motivation, concentration, productivity and cohesion in the workplace; thus creating a better team environment and increasing the overall efficiency of the company. There are numerous company-wide advantages and benefits to implementing fitness programs. First, implementing company-wide health and fitness programs can result in reduced insurance costs and employee healthcare costs. Employers are starting to actively look for candidates who are in better physical shape because they don't have to spend as much on healthcare expenses. With only a limited amount of training, studies show that you can have a significant positive impact on… middle of paper… companies invest in fitness programs” Retrieved from: http://www. nj.com/business/index.ssf/2011/07/corporate_fitness_health.html.Men's Health and Fitness. (2014). "America's Fattest Cities: Memphis." Retrieved from: http://www.mensfitness.com/life/travel/2014-fattest-city-america-memphis Meyers, Jonathan PhD.. (2003). “Exercise and Cardiovascular Health.” Retrieved from: http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/107/1/e2.full.Paleo Diet, The. (2013). "Guide to the Paleo Diet". Retrieved from: http://www.webmd.com/diet/paleo-diet.Phoenix Business Journal. (2013). “Wellness in the Workplace: CrossFit Offers Clients a Variety of Tools to Succeed.” Retrieved from: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/print-edition/2011/12/09/workplace-wellness-crossfit-gives.html. Zone Diet, Il. (2013). "Guide to the zone diet". Retrieved from: http://www.webmd.com/diet/zone-what-it-is.