Changing Lives, Pound By Pound
It's no secret that healthy employees make for a healthy bottom line, but that's not the only reason CLEARLINK Technologies hosts an annual fitness competition. In its second year, CLEARLINK's Pound for Pound Program promised the Utah Food Bank $1 for every pound of fat an employee lost, and another $1 for each pound of muscle gained. In addition to donating to the Utah Food Bank, CLEARLINK offered employees cash prizes for a little 'get fit' incentive. "We want our employees to engage in life-changing experiences, and I believe the Pound for Pound program accomplishes this two-fold; benefiting both our employees and the Food Bank," CLEARLINK CEO, Phil Hansen said.
Employees competed for three categories in both men's and women's divisions. Winners of each category, lowest fat percentage, percent of weight loss and total body change, walked away healthier, happier and with a little extra cash, not to mention the satisfaction that their hard work aided others in need. CLEARLINK helped employees achieve these goals by working with Gold's Gym to offer discounted memberships and access to nutrition and wellness classes. It worked. Just 90 days after stepping onto the PEAK Academy's scales at the University of Utah for the initial weigh-in, employees stepped off a combined 252 pounds lighter. The final numbers resulted in the donation of over $1,000 to the Utah Food Bank to help feed Utah's hungry, and nearly $8,500 awarded to CLEARLINK employees for their efforts.
James Katsanevas won two categories in the men's division, both percent of weight lost and total body change, by shedding 40 lbs. and going from 25.7% to 7.3% body fat. "The competition creates a healthy competitive environment amongst employees. It definitely made a positive impact on my lifestyle and I am extremely happy with my results. I am glad that CLEARLINK provided that extra motivation to get in shape," Katsanevas said.
The Pound for Pound program and its subsequent partnership with the Utah Food Bank is just another way CLEARLINK continues to positively impact both the lives of its employees and the spirit of the community.
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