A healthy workplace starts at the top. Real, lasting change in employee health begins when leadership actively and visibly champions physical activity. That’s one of the reasons Bob Allison, co-founder and CEO of PEAR Health Labs, the AI-driven platform behind the Aaptiv app, recently signed the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) CEO Pledge for Physical Activity.
The physical activity pledge calls on business leaders to create movement-friendly workplaces that support employee health, engagement, and productivity. It also aligns with the CDC’s Active People, Healthy Nation initiative, which aims to help 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027.
From Pledge to Practice: How Aaptiv Helps Employees Move More
Signing the physical activity pledge is an important first step, but putting it into practice requires tools that make movement accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for every employee. Aaptiv provides companies with a powerful, easy-to-implement fitness solution that brings the spirit of the CEO pledge to life.
To meet the pledge’s standards, companies must adopt at least three movement-friendly strategies across environment, policy, and systems. Aaptiv makes it simple to support more movement throughout the workplace, helping organizations meet and exceed those standards. Here are three key ways Aaptiv helps companies and employees get moving:
On-demand Fitness Customized for Every Employee
“With thousands of on-demand audio and video workouts, the app allows employees to choose how, when, and where they want to move,” says Anita Habeich, Aaptiv’s Vice President of Client Operations & Engagement. She adds, “Because workouts are accessible right from their phones, employees have complete control, while getting the expert coaching support they need to stay motivated.”
Workplace Fitness Challenges that Build Engagement
Fitness challenges are a great way to spark participation and build a culture of movement. Aaptiv makes running employee challenges effortless, allowing HR leaders to set goals, track progress, and encourage friendly competition in just a few steps. From one-week walking or meditation mini-series to multi-week strength, stretching, and mental wellness programs, Aaptiv offers more than 50 wellness challenges, each designed to fit every interest, schedule, and fitness level.
Access to an Extensive National Gym Network
Free or discounted gym and exercise class memberships remain one of the most sought-after wellness perks, and are often considered an essential part of corporate wellness programs. Aaptiv gives employees access to one of the largest gym networks in the country, including local and national chains, as well as boutique studios. Available exclusively as an employer or health plan benefit, Aaptiv’s gym network offers multiple membership options to fit any wellness budget.
Leading the Way in Wellness
Aaptiv’s personalized employee wellness benefit already helps hundreds of thousands of employees stay more active every day. Signing the pledge further establishes PEAR and Aaptiv’s role as innovators and advocates for workplace wellness.
“By signing the pledge, we hope to encourage other company leaders to put employee health and fitness front and center,” says Bob. “If our commitment helps inspire even a few more CEOs to sign, it could create a ripple effect that transforms workplace wellness nationwide.”
Physical activity in the workplace isn’t just about fitness. It’s about improving resilience, focus, and mental well-being. When organizations make wellness a priority, they can change employees’ lives. Research shows that regular exercise helps prevent chronic conditions, improves mental health, and increases engagement and motivation.
And the impact extends beyond any one organization. Each company that takes meaningful steps to support employee movement contributes to a broader shift — one where activity becomes a shared value and movement becomes the norm.
Aaptiv: Powering Employee Movement at Work
Aaptiv’s fitness solution gives company leaders a simple, effective way to boost employee health and activity. With personalized workouts, engaging group challenges, and clear data dashboards, Aaptiv makes it easy to inspire movement, track progress, and build a culture of wellbeing across any organization.
Learn more about Aaptiv employee wellness and fitness benefits solutions.
