Studies
Did you know…
- People who exercise while on their trips perform 61% better than non-exercisers on reaction and alertness tests (Hilton Hotels Study, 2003)
- 75% of executives surveyed said good physical fitness is critical for success at the executive level and being overweight is a serious career impediment (TheLadders.com, 2005)
- 55% of business travelers take time “to relax in their off hours, like using the facilities of health-conscious hotels, such as in-room workouts, healthy offerings in the mini-bar and on-site gyms to stay fit on the road.” (Expedia Corporate Travel, 2008)
- 78% of travelers believe workouts are a good way to get over a rough day (Lieberman Research, 2003)
- A British study of 200 workers who regularly exercise demonstrated that 60% reported an increase in time management skills, mental performance and ability to meet deadlines on days when they exercised. (MSNBC, 2005)
- Exercising 30 minutes a day, three to five times a week, is as effective as antidepressant drugs and cognitive therapy in reducing mild to moderate depression in adults age 20 to 45. (American Journal of Preventative Medicine, 2005)