Exercise during work hours pays off

Create a healthy and productive workplace with exercise during work hours

Integrating physical activity into the workday is more than just a health initiative – it is an investment in both employee well-being and the company’s bottom line. At ATC, we see life as uncharted territory, where you can only navigate effectively if you have the right skills, tools and abilities. In the same way that it requires understanding your map and the tools at your disposal to find your way through an unfamiliar landscape, it is important to understand your physical and mental abilities in order to handle the challenges we face in work life. Exercise during work hours is therefore not only about improving employees’ physical health – it is about creating a strong foundation for both mental and physical growth.

Community, job satisfaction and development

When employees exercise together before, during or after work hours, they create more than just physical benefits. They also develop a stronger community, which promotes both collaboration and relationships across departments and functions. At ATC, we go beyond traditional training and focus on creating an environment where challenges are not something to be avoided, but something to be embraced as opportunities for growth. Just as we view training as a way to develop both body and mind, exercise during work hours can help employees deal with the challenges that arise in everyday life in a more effective and positive way.

Health benefits and reduced sick leave

Regular physical activity has a direct positive effect on health and is an effective way to reduce sick leave. Working out together can help build the physical and mental resilience needed to handle both daily tasks and the bigger challenges that can arise in working life. Studies show that workplaces that promote exercise can experience a decrease in sick leave by up to 29 percent, while also making employees more productive (Justesen et al. 2017). It is an investment that provides both health and financial benefits – a philosophy that is deeply rooted in ATC’s approach to training.

Increased productivity and financial benefits

We see all challenges as opportunities to develop and grow. This applies both to training and to working life. When employees are physically active, their energy increases, which directly affects their productivity. Exercising during working hours also has a financial benefit, as studies show that for every krone invested in employee health, a gain of between 2.5 and 5 kroner can be achieved (Kreis & Bödeker, 2003; Justesen et al., 2017). At ATC, it is not just about becoming physically stronger – it is about creating a foundation to be able to navigate through the challenges that arise both at work and in life in general.

A simple solution for everyone

One of the biggest advantages of exercising during working hours is that it is something that everyone can participate in. Regardless of experience level, physical fitness or workload, it is possible to find an activity that engages and motivates. It’s not about where you start, but about having an open mind and willingness to learn and develop. In the workplace, this means that everyone has the opportunity to participate, enjoy the health benefits and strengthen the community through exercise during work hours.

How do we get started?

We partner with companies to create workplaces where purposeful training becomes part of the culture. Implementing structured exercise during, before or after work hours requires support from management and commitment from employees. We help design tailored training programs that align with the company’s values and employees’ needs. These programs go beyond quick breaks—they’re focused sessions that build strength, endurance, and resilience.

The goal is to empower employees with enhanced physical and mental capacities, equipping them to excel in daily tasks and tackle even the toughest challenges with confidence and energy.

Philosophy in Practice

We are dedicated to helping people grow through challenges. We view life as a “map” that requires the right tools, skills and abilities to navigate effectively. This view of training and development is reflected in our approach to exercise in the workplace. When employees train together during work hours, they not only become stronger physically – they also develop mental resilience, which enables them to handle both work-related and personal life challenges with confidence and clarity.

Results through community and continuous development

ATC’s philosophy is centered around “All-Terrain Control” – a mentality that is about mastering any terrain we encounter. In the workplace, this means that employees become stronger both physically and mentally.