Knowland Group Loses 100 Pounds and 100 Inches
Fitness Challenge Succeeded in Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Over the past three months, Knowland has supported their employees’ wellness by implementing a Fitness Challenge to promote healthy lifestyle changes. To assist employees, Knowland recruited the expertise of award winning personal trainer Dave Kergaard. Two grand prizes were awarded for weight loss and overall achievement of goals. Runner-up prizes, including gift cards and extra paid days off (labeled as Days at the Beach), were given to first and second runner-ups in both categories.
After losing nine percent of her bodyweight and two inches in her waist, Tate earned first place in overall weight loss. “I am excited and happy that I work for a company that would encourage me to do something positive,” Tate stated. “I really enjoy competing and it gave me a lot more motivation knowing that I would be judged based on what other people are doing.”
Disharoon, who best achieved her goals, lost 6.6 percent of her bodyweight as she slimed her waist by five inches. Her goals focused on targeting specific parts of her body and understanding new ways to improve her health. “Move more, eat less. Make better food decisions, take the time to shop for good food and prepare food,” Disharoon shared.
“In addition to keeping trainer Dave on board,” Said CEO Mike McKean, “we’re going to increase the number of benefits we offer our employees related to wellness. Helping people achieve their personal health and fitness goals makes sense for everyone.”
About The Knowland Group
The Knowland Group is a proven innovator, developing intuitive marketing products and services that streamline and support event and group sales in the hospitality industry. The company, headquartered in McLean, VA serves over 2,000 hotel clients and 17,000 users globally. Recently featured on the Inc. Fast 500 List, The Knowland Group is the second fastest growing company in the travel industry. For more information, visit www.KnowlandGroup.com, call 410-860-2270 or follow us on Twitter @knowlandgroup.
