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Checklist for Building an Onsite Corporate Fitness Center
Bethany Garrity, MS, HFSDirector, Fitness Center Management
The Business Case
1999
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990, 1999, 2008
(*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person)
2008
1990
Source: BRFSS, CDC
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Endless sugary drink options
Transportation24/7 Fast Food
Building Design
Stairs are unsafe and hard to find
Roads without sidewalks
Roads without Bike lanes
Automobile only access
High traffic – 4-5 lane intersections
Dual income households
Unsafe neighborhoods
Single working parents
Lack of access to healthy food
Lack of access to places to be physically active
Family dinners disappear
How did we get here?
We don’t move enough.
We pay a lot for preventable disease.
We could pay a lot less if we moved more.
We hold these truths to be self
evident…
We spend a lot of time at work.
The Checklist
#1 Do you have the space?
Step 1: Determine anticipated membershipStep 2: Determine “regular members” Step 3: Estimate users over 2hr periodStep 4: Calculate space
Example = 2000 employees onsite
Step 1: Determine anticipated membership60% EE = 1200 members
Step 2: Determine “regular members” 30% Members = 360 regular members
Step 3: Estimate users over 2hr period25% Regulars = 90 users
Step 4: Calculate space 30SF/User = 2,700SF
#2 Do you have the money?
$24,000
$18,000$3,000
$11,000
$6,000
$1,000
Preventive MaintenanceEquipment Repair
Utilities• Water• Electricity• Cable/Satellite
Equipment Replacement• Small Equipment • Capital
Programming Supplies/PrizesOther Supplies• Cleaning supplies/staff• Towels• Paper/pencils/clipboards• Signage/Bulletin Boards
Staffing• Full/Part Time• In house/Contracted• Fee-based/Free services
#3 How do you manage liability?
Managing Liability with Staffing
Managing Liability with a Waiver
Managing Liability with Badge Access
Managing Liability with Policies/Procedures
Managing Liability with Emergency Procedures
#4 How do you sustain enthusiasm?
Create a kick off event with lasting incentive
Provide staffing who can program for new/existing members
Connect fitness center use to other company activities
Plan for the future
Building a worksite fitness center requires serious consideration and
expertise to create an inviting, useful and effective space.
What questions do you have about your checklist?
Bethany Garrity | (317) 274-3432 x208 | [email protected]