Bringing Aycliffe Business Park Together | 27
Paul Pearson,
from OneGym in
Newton Aycliffe,
says businesses can
increase productivity
and reduce sick pay
costs by keeping their
staff in good shape.
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It is widely known that being in work is
good for people’s health and wellbeing, but
it’s increasingly being recognised that a
healthy workforce is beneficial to employers
too.
By creating a positive, safe and healthy
environment for employees, you can increase
morale, improve employees’ work-life
balance and, in turn, positively impact your
business.
And OneGym, based in the heart of Aycliffe
Business Park, is offering a variety of classes
and corporate membership packages to suit
all types of shifts and individual work-loads.
The obvious benefit of having a healthy
workforce is that healthier employees are
absent less often.
Healthy workers are more motivated to
stay in work, recover from sickness quicker
and are at less risk of long-term illness.
In addition, organisations stand to make
substantial cost savings by promoting health
in the workplace and reducing sickness
absence.
So, in short, the healthier your staff, the
healthier your profits!
“By simply promoting good health among
workers and creating a positive environment
for work, businesses could reduce employee
turnover and recruitment costs,” says Paul
Pearson, from OneGym.
“There are a number of other significant
benefits of a healthy workforce. By
encouraging and promoting a healthy
workforce, you can improve productivity,
business performance, staff morale and
employee engagement.
“As a business, you will also be able to
reduce accidents and work -related ill-health,
sick pay costs, insurance costs, and pressure
on employees covering for those who are
absent.”
With the expert advice and superb facilities
on offer at OneGym, based on Durham Way
South, they can help to keep employees alert
and fit to work to their full potential.
There are also other significant and
obvious benefits to keeping fit, including
weight control and promoting better sleep.
Pearson adds: “As a general goal, aim
for at least 30 minutes of physical activity
every day. If you want to lose weight or
meet specific fitness goals, you may need to
exercise more.
“Remember to check with your doctor
before starting a new exercise program,
especially if you haven’t exercised for a long
time, have chronic health problems, such as
heart disease, diabetes or arthritis, or you
have any concerns.”
OneGym at Aycliffe have a range of classes
on offer during the working week, including
30-minute Metafit, Spinning, Kettlecise,
Bootcamp and Xtreme Burn interval training
classes early on a morning, at lunchtime and
around 5pm.
“The 30-minute sessions can easily be
squeezed into lunch breaks or be done
before or at the end of the working day, with
plenty of time to get changed before and
after,” added Paul.
“They’re high-intensity work-outs, which
means you exercise harder for shorter
periods, but they’re the best and quickest
way to get fit.
“And the best thing is everyone can go at
their own pace, from the very beginners up
to the more experienced, and there’s always
a fantastic camaraderie and team spirit
among those taking part – it’s meant to be
fun and enjoyable!”
Brothers Paul and David Pearson opened
their Aycliffe complex in April 2014 after
successfully launching its first gym in Bishop
Auckland.
They have since opened a third gym in
Redcar, with more than £1.5m being invested
in the first three, and are now planning a
fourth near Ingleby Barwick, Stockton, and
they are also about to invest significantly in
some improvements at the Aycliffe site.
Memberships start from £14.99 a month,
and members of OneGym benefit from using
gyms at all their locations, which helps those
who commute to work every day.
To enquire about OneGym membership
or to book a tour around the gym, call
01325 317005 or email na@onegymfitness.
com. Alternatively, you can find more
details at www.onegymfitness.com