Movement for everyone! This is how the Health Challenge Challenge revolutionizes health
Movement for everyone! This is how the Health Challenge Challenge revolutionizes health
In the middle of the increasing challenges in the field of health in Austria, the company challenge Austria has launched a promising initiative. This was launched in 2019 and pursues the goal of sustainably integrating exercise and sport into the everyday life of people. Led by Dr. Andreas Heralic, CEO of the company challenge, and supported by the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, a concept was developed that runs over 50 days - from October 1 to November 19. It's not just about fitness, but about creating a new health and movement culture.
WKW district chairman Dieter Steup emphasizes the need for the initiative in an interview, since 75% of Austrians: too little move inside. This problem is considered alarming, especially when you consider that less than a third of the population meet the recommendations of the WHO, which proposes for at least 150 minutes of moderate movement per week. These findings have been confirmed in representative studies that were carried out in 2019 and 2023 and show that the finding has tended to become worse since 2015.
easy access to health promotion
The company challenge offers a low -threshold approach to health promotion and at the same time strengthens employer branding. An evaluation showed that 98% of the participants: Evaluate the concept positively and indicate 89% that it is easier for them to remain active. Sustainable habits are in the foreground, so that the participants: remain motivated inside even after the end of the challenge.
This context also shows the positive influence on companies: less fluctuation and illness -related failures, more use of existing health offers and an improved employer image are just a few of the measurable effects that companies can expect. It is particularly exciting that since 2022 for every company registration and every thousandth minute of movement trees have been planted. Over 21,000 trees have already been set.
prominent support and positive results
The initiative is supported by celebrities such as Armin Assinger and Clemens Doppler, which highlight the importance of the culture of movement in Austria. Athletes, such as the former pole vanger Kira Grünberg, also emphasize the value of this challenge for employees: inside. Felix Gottwald, Olympionics, indicates urgency to establish a culture of movement in Austria, since Austria only reaches 57 healthy years of life-below the EU average of 64.The company challenge has shown that there is a great need for health and exercise offers. According to a study by Marketagent.com, many employees are interested in such programs. The positive effects of the company challenge from 2019 to 2022 are additional empirical evidence that the initiative is of great interest and motivates to use existing health offers.
With the motto "Information - sensitize - move", the company challenge aims to promote the integration of movement into everyday work. A success in this regard can not only strengthen physical health, but also the psychological. Because like Dr. Wendy Suzuki, neuroscientist, emphasizes, regular physical activities have numerous positive effects on the brain that are decisive for performance and satisfaction both in professional and private life.
The future of occupational health promotion provides digital and flexible solutions that will be important for both home office employees and companies. The company challenge shows an example of how health and movement can be successfully integrated into daily life - an approach that is more necessary than ever today.
Further information can be found on the website of the Chamber of Commerce Chamber and the Company Challenge.
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