Shape Up RI and promoting worksite wellness

This year, 7,000 participants across the state exercised for 282,046 hours and walked more than 2 million miles – losing 26,082 pounds in the process – through Shape Up RI, a statewide exercise and weight-loss challenge created by medical school student Rajiv Kumar.

Did you or any of your employees participate in Shape Up RI?

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• Yes – 25.0 percent

• No – 75.0 percent

Would you consider participating in the future?

• Yes – 82.1 percent

• No – 17.9 percent

Do you feel your workplace promotes healthy lifestyle choices?

• Yes – 82.1 percent

• No – 17.9 percent

Which of the following does your company offer?

• Drinking water – 85.7 percent

• Healthy food options – 50.0 percent

• Access to fitness equipment – 28.6 percent

• Physical activity breaks – 25.0 percent

• Company sports teams or outings – 21.4 percent

• None of the above – 7.1 percent

The PBN Executive Poll is a weekly survey of 70 business leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a variety of industries.