Corporate Wellness: Exercise at Work

The Fittest Workplaces in America

These 14 companies are going above and beyond when it comes to nurturing healthy employees

By Mary Squillace and Hollis Templeton fitbie

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Image: Courtesy Chesapeake Energy Corporation

Chesapeake Energy Corporation

At Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy Corporation, the second largest producer of natural gas in the US, health and fitness are part of the corporate culture. Company headquarters house a 72,000 square-foot fitness facility, which includes a junior Olympic-sized pool, rock climbing wall, cardio, weight and cycling rooms, and basketball and racquetball courts. Through a corporate wellness program, employees can earn up to $1,500 each year for living healthy lifestyles. An employee gardening program and “keep fit” classes including scuba diving and archery are some of the additional benefits offered.

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