James* used to exercise regularly. He used to enjoy meeting up with two of his closest friends to work out twice a week. When his friends’ lives got busy, they stopped coming to work out. Then the cost of his gym membership increased, and unfortunately exercise kind of just fell off his radar.
James always wanted to get back into a regular exercise routine, but the longer he waited, the harder it became to start again, especially on his own. Where should he begin? Was there a way to reduce the cost? Even when he exercised regularly, he wasn't getting the results he wanted, so this time, he wanted to make sure he was doing things right.
If only there was some direction and support…
One of the most important ways to improve mental, emotional, and physical health is exercise.
With busy lives and a never-ending to-do list, the ability to plan and structure exercise can be difficult for many.
Union EAP is continuously expanding on resources and services that improve the lives of members and their families — beyond moments of crisis.
In partnership with Active&Fit Direct, Union EAP is now able to offer more discounted and free Fitness & Nutrition resources for members, from nationwide gyms to at-home workout videos to well-being coaching.
For members wondering where to start — or how to advance — their exercise journey, this is a gamechanger.
With Active&Fit Direct, members like James would not have to figure out how to improve their workout experience on their own. As a member covered by Union EAP, his exercise experience just got an upgrade.
The best part is that he can simply call, text or email Union EAP at his convenience, or fill out our contact form to request a Care Coordinator guide him on his journey to better health.
Active&Fit Direct provides members with more flexibility and affordability to incorporate exercise into their lifestyle — in whatever ways work best for each individual.
In partnership with Active&Fit Direct, Union EAP provides members and their families with access to:
1. Personalized Well-being Coaching to help with nutrition, sleep, stress, and GLP-1 assisted weight loss
2. Member portal for personalized service and access to search local Fitness Centers and Instructors
3. 15,000+ free at-home workout videos online in a variety of time lengths and exercise types (such as yoga, pilates, HIIT, and more)
4. Top-Brand Gym Options for $28/Month, helping make gym membership more affordable
5. Discounted Premium Boutique Fitness Studios, with savings ranging from 20% to 70%
6. No Long-Term Contracts, making it easier to cancel or switch anytime
A Little Support Makes a Big Difference
Once James heard about the benefits available for members through Active&Fit Direct, he decided to give it a try and was surprised by the ease of access and support provided by the program.
One month later, James is down 10 pounds and feeling much more motivated to be consistent in his workouts. He learned some ways to make simple shifts to his diet from his personalized well-being coach, and he joined a local gym where he found like-minded people he sees frequently.
One of the things James was most excited about? He was saving money!
His gym membership cost less than what he previously paid, and he was able to enjoy these benefits simply because he belonged to a Local covered by Union EAP.
The journey to better health doesn't have to be one you take alone.
Contact Union EAP anytime, and ask about our health and wellness resources, including benefits available through Active&Fit Direct.
* James is a fictional character created for illustrative purposes and does not represent an actual Union EAP member. His experience and results are hypothetical but a true representation of the resources available.