Did you ever consider combining your workouts with your work? You’re not the only one. Sweatworking is a growing trend around the country. While some people may want to separate their work from their other activities, for people short on time squeezing in a meeting with a Zumba class can be a great option. Working out with others can build bonds quickly; this is why some companies use fitness for team building activities (source). Don’t feel bad if you’re not comfortable taking a surfing meeting before breakfast – you can always suggest something a little more conventional like a bike ride instead.
Sweatworking – Fitness Networking Tips for Everyone
You don’t have to be a serious athlete to take advantage of sweatworking. A few fitness-networking tips can expand your personal and professional relationships. Not only that, by trading coffee breaks for yoga classes you can improve your health too. Many people felt like they had to choose between their work and their health so combining them in interesting ways is a win-win. A few fitness – networking tips can help you make the most of your experiences.
- Pick activities you enjoy, your enthusiasm is contagious
- Stick to safe sports (skydiving’s not the best way to meet a potential client)
- Fun or intense activities can help bonding (a dodge ball league or spinning)
- Try something new (indoor rock climbing)
- Group activities take the pressure off a one-on-one meeting
Using Sweatworking as a Recruiting Tool
Employers are using fitness as a way to gauge how new prospectives and high level employees deal with challenges, adapt to change and bond with others.
“They can observe how a potential employee shows up, how they challenge themselves, and if they enjoy working hard while engaging in a physical activity (source).”
Fit for Work Fit for Life
Even if you’re not a gym rat, if you workout regularly you know how precious your training time is. Your work and personal time are always trying to crowd out your training time. Sweatworking can help you organize your work time and workout time in new ways to get more out of both. But, these fitness – networking tips aren’t just about efficiency. The camaraderie and bonding we can experience with a good training partner have intrinsic value and adds to our quality of life.
Mike Phelps
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