Teams from local companies in Phoenix show the impact of their wellness programs by training for and conquering a 3-course fitness challenge hosted by the Fit Company Institute.
The challenge allowed companies to use fitness as a team building activity and highlight the positive impact that living fit has had on them and their companies.
On November 7, 2015 hundreds of participants from companies located in the Phoenix area took part in the Fit Company Challenge, a corporate fitness event hosted by the Fit Company Institute providing area companies an opportunity to show the importance of living a fit and healthy lifestyle. Participants worked in teams of 3 to 4 towards completing a variety of fitness stations tailored to challenge the team member’s current fitness level and earn points towards their company’s overall score.
At the first inaugural event in Phoenix, Climatec LLC took the top company spot in this year’s Large Company division. “The Fit Challenge was an amazing experience that encouraged healthier habits and inspired team building,” said Jill Boileau, Employee Development Specialist and Team Captain of the Climatec Team. “Our goal at Climatec is to support a living well lifestyle and this challenge was the perfect opportunity to support our employees.”
AV Concepts took the top spot in the Medium Company division, and while excited for the win, their team captain stated the real benefits for their company’s participation, “At the end of the day, it’s not really about winning,” explained Lisa Repp, HR Supervisor at AV Concepts. “It’s about building camaraderie between team members in different departments who don’t normally get a chance to work together, and encouraging our employees to live healthier more active lifestyles.”
On event date, with the help of over 25 volunteers assisting the contenders, participants challenged their strength, conditioning, power, agility, and ended with a test of endurance in order to show their companies and colleagues that they practice what they preach. Participants used their involvement to bring out company team members, and family members to cheer them on and even run with them on the endurance course, which was the final course at the challenge.
The challenge was held at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, AZ, a short drive from downtown Phoenix.
The following is a list of the top finishers in Phoenix that participated in the 2015 Fit Company Challenge:
Fittest Companies by Division
Large Division:
1. Climatec LLC
2. Tiempo Development
3. Able Engineering
4. Unicon
Medium Division:
1. AV Concepts
2. Regenesis Biomedical
3. Arrington Watkins Architects
Small Division:
1. Sumco
2. GPE Companies
3. Soilworks
Organizations that brought out testers to assist contenders on event date and sponsored the event include –
Arizona State University – School of Nutrition & Health Promotion
CrossFit Upper Limit
Performance One Advanced Sports Training
Scottsdale Community College
CrossFit Untouchable
About the Fit Company Institute, LLC:
The Fit Company Institute is based in Austin, Texas and is dedicated to help companies thrive through fitness. The Fit Company Challenge helps companies be their best by creating the most productive, focused, energetic, happiest, and cohesive teams possible.
Find more at http://www.fitcompany.com and upcoming events in San Antonio, Houston, San Diego, and Los Angeles.
