Laboratory for Leisure, Tourism & Sport

                
The University of Connecticut

                     
 Andrew Yiannakis, Director 

                    
Corporate Fitness (#32)


Researched and Compiled by:

John Douvis, PhD. Candidate in Sport and Leisure Management
Email: jod97002@uconnvm.uconn.edu

100 References. Updated February '98


Adams,-T.-B; Landgreen,-M.-A . Noncompliance in corporate health and fitness programs.
Fitness-in-business-(Baltimore,-Md.); 2(4), Feb 1988, 142-144  Refs:6

Aliberto,-E.-S.  The relationship between weekly caloric expenditure and changes in percent
body fat and body weight through a three month corporate fitness program.
University Microfilms International, Ann Arbor, Mich, 1988?, 1 microfiche
(45 fr.)

Ardell,-D.  Come learn how corporate fitness programs can be reengineered to help
employees die healthy.
Employee-services-management-(Westchester,-Ill.); 37(3), Apr 1994, 20-21

Attaway,-K. Case study: a successful internship in a corporate fitness program.
Action-AFB-(Stamford,-Conn.); 7(3), Aug/Sept 1984, 3-4

Baun,-W.-B; Bernacki,-E.-J; Tsai,-S.-P.  A preliminary investigation: effect of a corporate fitness program on
absenteeism and health care cost.
Journal-of-occupational-medicine-(Chicago); 28(1), Jan 1986, 18-22

Bernacki,-E.-J.  What is the justification for the establishment of a corporate fitness
program?
In, Williams, R.S. and Wallace, A.G. (eds.), Biological effects of physical
activity, Champaign, Ill., Human Kinetics Books, c1989, p. 151-155  Refs:18

Bernacki,-E.-J.  Can corporate fitness programs be justified?
Fitness-in-business-(Baltimore,-Md.); 1(5), Apr 1987, 173-174  Refs:13

Bernacki,-E.-J; Baun,-W.-B . The relationship of job performance to exercise adherence in a corporate
fitness program.
Journal-of-occupational-medicine-(Chicago) 26(7), Jul 1984, 529-531
Refs:13

Bishop,-W.  Employee fitness in Australia.
In, Employee fitness: an investment in your human resources, Melbourne,
Dept. of Youth, Sport and Recreation, 1982, p. 20-25

Bodilly,-J.-A; Earling-L.  Corporate fitness programs make healthy bodies and healthy Ys.
Perspective-(Bloominton,-Minn.); 17(6), Sept 1991, 35-36

Boyd,-C.-A.  Corporate fitness programs.
Florida-journal-of-health,-physical-education,-and-dance-21(2), May 1983,
9;19  Refs:6

Brouwer,-S.  Corporate fitness (or, how to get the boss to buy your racquetball
membership).
National-racquetball-(Dunedin,-Fla.); 18(2), Feb/Mar 1989, 12-13

Breuleux,-C.  A survey of corporate fitness programs.
Employee-services-management-(Westchester,-Ill.) 26(10), Dec/Jan 1983/1984,
29

Brown,-R.-M.  Corporate fitness programs and liability.
Employee-services-management-24(10), Dec/Jan 1982, 19-20

Brown,-T.-M . Validation of indexes for identification of adherers and non-adherers to a
corporate fitness program.
University Microfilms International, Ann Arbor, Mich, 1984, 1 microfiche
(viii, 80 p.)

Cailliet,-R.  Back care up front: "Oh, my aching back" does not have to be a common
complaint in any company. Fitness managers can offer information, exercises,
and programs aimed at promoting healthy backs.
Corporate-fitness-(Santa-Monica,-Calif.); 7(1), Dec/Jan 1988, 27-28;76

Carter,-T.  They are driven: the Japanese must have originated corporate fitness,
right? Wrong.
Ultrasport-(Boston); 4(1), Jan 1987, 64-65

Cavanaugh,-K.-J; Consol,-T.-M.  Instituting internships: conducted properly, a student internship can prove
as beneficial for the supervising agency as for the intern.
Corporate-fitness-(Santa-Monica,-Calif.); 6(6), Oct/Nov 1987, 14-17

Conrad,-C.-C.  A chronology of the development of corporate fitness in the United States.
Fitness-in-business-(Balitmore,-Md.); 1(5), Apr 1987, 156-166

Chapman,-L.-S.  Health promotion needs to expand beyond corporate fitness model.
Employee-health-&-fitness-(Atlanta,-Ga.); 5(12), Dec 1985, 136-137

Consol,-T.-M.  Common characteristics of corporate fitness programs in the northeastern
United States.
Microform Publications, University of Oregon, Eugene, Ore, 1985, 2
microfiches (106 fr.) : negative; 11 x 15 cm

Day,-R.-G; Cantu,-R.-C. Corporate fitness centers.
In, Cantu, R.C. (ed.), Exercising adult, Lexington, Mass., Collamore Press,
1982, p. 31-37  Refs:10

Dedmon,-R.-E; Kubiak,-M.-K; Konkol,-P.-D.  Outcome evaluation and accountability in corporate fitness programs.
ERIC, Arlington, Va, 1981, 1 fiche. 10 x 15 cm

Drowatzky,-J.-N.  Legal issues in corporate fitness programs.
Clinical-kinesiology-(League-City,-Tex.); 44(4), Oct/Dec 1990, 101-106
Refs:24

Duro,-D.  When corporate fitness programs benefit the Y and the community.
Perspective-(Bloomington,-Minn.); 16(7), Nov 1990, 12-14

Duyff,-R.-L.  Evaluating nutrient supplements.
Corporate-fitness-(Santa-Monica,-Calif.); 6(6), Oct/Nov 1987, 10;12-13
Refs:5

Duyff,-R.-L.  Promoting wellness in the company cafeteria.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 5(2), Feb/Mar 1986, 18;20-22
Refs:2

Duyff,-R. Nutritional links to hypertension.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 4(5), Aug/Sept 1985, 13;15;17
Refs:12

Duyff,-R.-L.  Will the real dietitian please stand up?
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 4(6), Oct/Nov 1985, 16-19

Duyff,-R.-L.  Nutritional considerations for aerobic exercisers.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 5(4), June/Jul 1986, 22-23

Duyff,-R.-L.  Debunking sports nutrition myths.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 5(3), Apr/May 1986, 22;24-25

Edmunds,-S.  Corporate fitness: healthy revenues.
Tennis-industry-10(7), Jul 1982, 58-61

Edwards,-K.-S.  Business body shops. How corporate fitness centers are shaping America.
Ohio-State-medical-journal-(Columbus,-Ohio); 82(1), Feb 1986, 98-105

Fensterman,-K.-L.  Accessible fitness for the disabled.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Santa-Monica,-Calif.); 5(5), Aug/Sep 1986,
44-46;48-49  Refs:12

Finn,-K.-J.  Design of a corporate fitness program to increase exercise adherence.
Fitness-in-business-(Baltimore-Md.); 3(6), Jun 1989, 207-209  Refs:6

Frew,-D.-R; Bruning,-N.-S.  The fitness/work connection. This study indicates that workers can take
care of their jobs by taking care of themselves.
Corporate-fitness-(Santa-Monica,-Calif.); 6(4), June/July 1987, 16-18

Gach,-M.  Relieving drepression with acu-yoga.
Corporate-fitness-report-1(9), Nov 1981, 97;103

Gambaccini,-P.  The bottom line on fitness. Corporate fitness programs are enhancing
employee health happiness and productivity, and saving money in the process.
Runner's-world-(Emmaus,-Pa.); 22(7), July 1987, 66-71

Garrick,-J.-G; Gillien,-D.-M.  A prospective study of aerobic dance injuries.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 5(4), June/Jul 1986, 29-32
Refs:5

Garrick,-J.-G; Radetsky,-P.  Winter ski injuries.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 5(1), Dec/Jan 1986, 16;18-19

Geden,-B.  Corporate fitness - a  management perspective.
Loughborough University, s.l, 1988, 1 v

Geewax,-M; Wong,-K.-S. Strength in numbers: corporations without the resources to build their own
fitness centers are no longer powerless in providing employees with wellness
programs. The benefits add up when companies consolidate in multicorportion
fitness facilities.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 5(2), Feb/Mar 1986,
24-25;28;32

Gerson,-R.-F.  Checking out aerobic dance: aerobic dance classes can be a popular and
worthwhile addition to the corporate exercise program, yet fitness directors
should be aware of factors which can influence the health and safety of
participants.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 4(1), Dec/Jan 1985, 26-29
Refs:2

Gerson,-R.-F.  How to best prepare yourself for a career in corporate fitness.
Aerobics-&-fitness-(Sherman-Oaks,-Calif.); 4(1), Jan/Feb 1986, 58-61

Giteck,-L.  One club's initiative for corporate fitness.
Fitness-management-(Los-Angeles,-Calif.); 8(2), Feb 1992, 34-36

Gibbons,-L.-W.  Corporate fitness programmes and health enhancement.
Annals-of-the-academy-of-medicine-(Singapore); 18(3), May 1989, 272-278
Refs:18

Goldwasser,-R.  Biofeedback.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 4(1), Dec/Jan 1985, 54-57
Refs:5

Gross,-C.-M. Using ergonomics to prevent back injuries: programs that use an ergonomic
approach to back pain can reduce injuries, prevent suffering, and save millions
of dollars in workers' compensation payments.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 4(3), Apr/May 1985,
33-34;36-37;53  Refs:22

Hancock,-D.-S.  Employee perceptions of corporate fitness at Pannel Kerr Forster in
Nottingham, Derby and Stoke.
Loughborough University, s.l, 1990, 1 v

Hartsfield,-S; Townsend,-S.-A.  Corporate fitness programming: maintaining participation and promoting
health lifestyles.
Fitness-in-business-(Baltimore,-Md.); 3(4), Feb 1989, 125-128

Hayes,-J.-M. Locker room convenience: the key to compliance. Locker rooms are more than
just a space to shower and store dirty socks. The right combination of design
details can unlock the door to program participation.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 5(2), Feb/Mar 1986, 38-43

Hettler,-B.  Computerizing the corporate wellness program.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 5(3), Apr/May 1986,
33;35-36;40-41

Hobson,-C.-J; Hoffman,-J.-J; Corso,-L.-M; Friesmuth,-P.-K. Corporate fitness: understanding and motivating 
employee participation.
Fitness-in-business-(Baltimore,-Md.); 2(3), Dec 1987, 80-85

Howell,-P.  Inside the corporate fitness: in order to get employees healthy and keep
them that way, successful health promotion programs require components that
reinforce lifestyle changes.
Athletic-business-(Madison,-Wis.); 9(7), Jul 1985, 22;25

Hill,-C.-S.  Employee perceptions of the use of corporate fitness programs in
recruitment.
Microform Publications, University of Oregon, Eugene, Ore, 1984, 1
microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm

Isaksen,-E; Crabtree,-D.-A.  The effectiveness of a corporate fitness program as an executive
recruitment incentive.
Fitness-in-business-(Baltimore,-Md.); 1(6), June 1987, 195-198  Refs:5

Jacoby,-S.-M.  The future of the corporate fitness program.
Fitness-industry-(North-Miami,-Fla.); 5(8), Nov 1987, 7-8

Jameson,-M.  Keeping fit with high technology: the sleek sophistication and program
variety of the new high-tech exercise equipment are attracting previously
uninterested employees to corporate fitness programs.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 4(1), Dec/Jan 1985,
37;39-42;44

Jameson,-M. Playing it safe: corporations can reduce the risk of injury for
fitness-program participants by providing adequate exercise and equipment
instruction, well-maintained and supervised facilities, and appropriate
protective devices.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 4(5), Aug/Sept 1985,
32-34;36-37

Jones,-A.  Exercise ... 1986. The present state of the art ... now a science.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 5(3), Apr/May 1986, 43-69

Jukes,-J.  Corporate fitness program a success.
Australian-parks-&-recreation-(Campbell,-A.C.T.); 21(4), Winter 1985, 38-40

Kaman,-R.-L.  Costs and benefits of corporate health promotion.
Fitness-in-business-(Baltimore,-Md.); 2(2), Oct 1987, 39-44  Refs:39

Kaman,-R.-L.  Fighting substance abuse: the fitness connection. Corporate fitness
programs can be effective tools in the struggle against employee drug and
alcohol abuse.
Corporate-fitness-(Santa-Monica,-Calif.); 7(1), Dec/Jan 1988, 24-26

Kearney,-A.  Competition and fun characterize Ball's running program.
Corporate-fitness-report-1(10), Dec 1981, 112-113

Kerr,-B.  Performance measures for a corporate fitness program.
B.C.-runner-6,-Spring-1980,-24-25

Koehler,-L.-S.  Job satisfaction and corporate fitness managers: an organizational behavior
approach to sport management.
Journal-of-sport-management-(Champaign,-Ill.); 2(2), Jul 1988, 100-105
Refs:15

Koehler,-L.-S.  Corporate fitness profesionals and their job situation.
Fitness-in-business-(Baltimore,-Md.); 2(5), Apr 1988, 187-190  Refs:20

Kurland,-H.  Stationary cycling for aerobic fitness.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 5(4), June/Jul 1986, 25-26;28

Lazzaro,-C.-L; Dreas,-K.  Health management: the Xerox philosophy.
Nautilus-magazine-3(5), Oct/Nov 1981, 4-6

Lettieri,-C.  Executive facilities: making room at the top: in the name of fair play,
many corporations with executive fitness facilities are expanding their
programs so that all employees can participate.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 4(5), Aug/Sept 1985, 29;31;53

Levy,-E. Getting employees in hot water.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Santa-Monica,-Calif.); 5(5), Aug/Sep 1986,
50-53

Lewis,-B.-S.  Workouts in the workplace: a qualitative study explaining the maintenance
of exercise among users of a corporate fitness center.
University Microfilms International, Ann Arbor, Mich, 1991, 5 microfiches
(451 fr.)

Lezin,-V.  Putting a premium on low-risk life-styles: will the insurance industry
commit to lower premiums for companies with employee wellness programs?
Corporate-fitness-(Santa-Monica,-Calif.); 7(1), Dec/Jan 1988, 15-18

Lezin,-V.  The more, the merrier. Fitness centers in office buildings and business
parks allow smaller companies to share the cost of employee fitness.
Corporate-fitness-(Santa-Monica,-Calif.); 7(2), Feb/Mar 1988, 16-17;19-20

Lynch,-W.-D; Golaszewski,-T.-J; Clearie,-A.-F; Snow,-D; Vickery,-D.-M.  Impact of a facility-based corporate fitness 
program on the number of absences from work due to illness.
Journal-of-occupational-medicine-(Pitman,-N.J.); 32(1), Jan 1990, 9-12
Refs:6

Lynch,-D.-J.  Software applications for corporate fitness.
Fitness-management-(Los-Angeles,-Calif.); 7(6), May 1991, 20-21

Mackenzie,-R.-B.  Exercise during the second half-century of life.
Corporate-fitness-report-1(4), Jun 1981, 39;45

Martin,-J; Rutt,-D. Quality people producing quality products. (General Motors)
Nautilus-magazine-3(5), Oct/Nov 1981, 8-11

Maryk,-M. Corporate fitness and sports in a changing society.
Journal-of-physical-education,-recreation-&-dance-53(5), May 1982, 64-65;67
Refs:12

Mattia,-G.  Profile of program directors, staff and programs in corporate fitness.
Microform Publications, University of Oregon, Eugene, Ore, 1985, 1
microfiche (88 fr.) : negative; 11 x 15 cm

McCallum,-M.  Factors influencing the implementation of corporate fitness programs.
CAHPER-journal/Journal-ACSEPL-(Gloucester,-Ont.); 56(3), May/June/mai/juin
1990, 20-26  Refs:48

McLaughlin,-J.-E.  A comparison of selected physiological parameters between participants and
dropouts from a corporate fitness facility.
Microform Publications, University of Oregon, Eugene, Ore, 1986, 1
microfiche : negative; 11 x 15 cm

Metcalfe,-L.-L. Keeping fit on business trips.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Santa-Monica,-Calif.); 5(5), Aug/Sep 1986,
38-40;43

Mizrahi,-M. Can computers prescribe exercise? Fitness-assessment and
exercise-prescription programs are going on-line - and saving time - at busy
centers.
Corporate-fitness-(Santa-Monica,-Calif.); 7(2), Feb/Mar 1988, 22;24-26

Miller,-D; Sherman,-B.-J; Ferber,-S.-E. Equipping an injury-treatment center
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 4(3), Apr/May 1985, 22-23

McFadden,-J. Staying fit on the international business trip.
Corporate-fitness-report-1(6), Aug 1981, 63;71

Mizrahi,-M. Say it with lockers. Attention to some basic elements of design can produce
locker rooms that encourage participants to linger and socialize - and to come
back soon.
Corporate-fitness-(Santa-Monica,-Calif.); 6(6), Oct/Nov 1987, 28;30-32

Morgan,-S.  A crusade for quality: increased demand for national standards for fitness
instructors has led some industry associations to develop certification
programs and others to refine existing test procedures.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 4(6), Oct/Nov 1985, 20-23

Mogran,-S. Keeping track of progress
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 5(1), Dec/Jan 1986,
35;37-38;40-41

Mullen,-J. Executive fitness.
Nautilus-magazine-3(5), Oct/Nov 1981, 18-19

Napp,-J.-P. Corporate fitness: how to know who is at risk of dropping out.
Perspective-(Bloomington,-Minn.); 16(5), Aug 1990, 29-30;32-34  Refs:24

Nelson,-M.  Preventing preventable illness.
Corporate-fitness-(Santa-Monica,-Calif.); 7(1), Dec/Jan 1988,
61-62;64;66-68

Nelson,-K.-H.  Is corporate fitness really the career of the future?
Physical-educator-(Bloomington,-Ind.) 41(2), May 1984, 100-103  Refs:13

Okada,-K; Iseki,-T.  Effects of a ten-year corporate fitness program on employees' health.
In, Kaneko, M. (ed.), Fitness for the aged, disabled, and industrial
worker, Champaign, Ill., Human Kinetics Publishers, c1990, p. 249-253  Refs:6

Parker,-D.-L.  Breathing dynamics during exercise.
Corporate-fitness-&-recreation-(Los-Angeles); 5(3), Apr/May 1986, 18-21

Patton,-R.-W. Selecting exercise equipment. Health and fitness directors get more for
their money by combining equipment for overall versatility and by understanding
the current exercise market.
Corporate-fitness-(Santa-Monica,-Calif.); 6(6), Oct/Nov 1987, 19-22

Peltz,-M.  Corporate fitness can be parlayed into increased membership.
Perspective-(Columbus,-Ohio); 13(3), Dec 1986, 33-34

Peters,-K.  In America, corporate fitness is an idea whose time is now. Studies of
corporate employees indicate that the fit employee is more productive, happier
and less illness-prone.
Runner's-world-16(4), Apr 1981, 55-59

Price,-J.  Corporate fitness facility design considerations.
American-fitness-quarterly-(Dublin,-Ohio); 11(1), Apr 1992, 14-15;44

Price,-J.  Preparing for a career in corporate fitness.
American-fitness-quarterly-(Dublin,-Ohio); 10(4), Jan 1992, 34-36