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Business towers employees interests in wellness programs

A modern life style and work process characteristic (constant sitting and intellectual effort) affects not only quality of life but also causes huge economical losses. Possible solution is health promotion program, and one of the most comprehensive is wellness. The goal of this paper was to determine physical recreation habits and interests in wellness programs of business tower employees. Sample was composed of 79 examinees, all employees of Bank and Insurance Company that are located in a business tower. They answered the questionnaire composed of 33 questions which were divided in 4 groups. Frequency analysis showed that 36% of examinees have no exercise habits and 92% would like to participate in wellness programs near their workplace. Preferable activities are massage, swimming, beauty programs, pilates and outdoor activities. The results of this survey show, that among the examinees is a high degree of understanding of the influence of physical activities and relaxation on health, so we can justifiably expect that they will be the regular participants in the programs for health improvement.

wellness; quality of life; health promotion programs; workplace

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