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Assessment Programs 
Corporate Wellness Consulting Let the Consultants from Professional and Personal Wellness get your program started off on the right foot.  With over 15 years of experience we can help you build an efficient and effective program.  We will help you develop  a wellness committee, assess your current CVD risk factors, define employee interests, develop an annual plan, build community partnerships, and much more.

Fitness Assessment Knowledge is a key to prevention, so keeping abreast of your state of physical health and ability is vital to staying healthy!  A caring professional will conducted a one-on-one assessment in a confidential manner.   Fitness assessments reveal both strengths and areas needing improvement.   Areas to be assessed include:

  • BMI (Body Mass Index)
  • Percent Body Fat/Lean Mass Analysis
  • Blood Pressure
  • Total Cholesterol, HDL, Glucose (all non-fasting)
  • Tobacco Use
  • Exercise Habits
  • Age
  • Family History of CVD
  • Personal History of CVD
  • Orthopedic Concerns
  • Personal Activity Interests
 A consultant will provide an action plan, doctor referrals for all high risk areas, and on-going follow-up based on risk level.  After a fitness assessment is completed, the individual receives a complete report sent to their home.  Consultants are always available to answer questions in-between assessments.  By receiving regular attention, individuals are continually motivated to follow-through with lifestyle changes.  Individuals are often able to gain improvements before medical intervention is necessary.

Fitness Assessment Follow-Up Six months after the initial assessment a consultant will meet with the individual to: Update Healthy History, check Blood Pressure and recheck any high risk areas.

Functional Flexibility Assessment The ability to move through space is dependent on the person’s flexibility.  By accessing the individual’s rage of motion (flexibility) the consultant can determine areas of need.  Exercises (stretches) will be given to the individual to improve those areas.

Functional Strength Assessment The ability to do task (work) is dependent on the strength the person has.   By accessing the individual’s strength the consultant can determine areas of need.  Exercises will be given to the individual to improve those areas of need.
 Educational Programs 
Monthly Newsletter Each month an article on a current health and wellness topic is included in this informative newsletter.  It also includes information about upcoming programs, successes in the program, and community fitness opportunities.  Individuals will have the opportunity to answer a trivia question each month for a prize drawing.

Monthly Website Access The website offers the Monthly Newsletter/Trivia Contest, Monthly Topic Information, Community Activity, Seminars (3) and much more! Available features online includes:

  • Activity Log
  • Weight Log
  • Monthly Healthy Recipes
  • Exercise Accountability Program
  • Three Special Events
  • Community Message Board
  • Community Calendar
  • Activity Interest Notifications
  • Program Information
  • Personal Training Information
  • Education Information


 Opportunity for Change

Mile Club Employees log their activity on the website.  For every 15 minutes of activity they earn one mile.  At each milestone 100, 500 and every 500 miles beyond, they will receive a Mile Club t-shirt 

Go the Distance This is one of our most popular programs.  The idea is for teams of three to exercise 150 miles to a destination.   For every 15 minutes of activity it brings them one mile closer to the goal.  After eight weeks, anyone on a team that has exercised their portion of the distance is eligible for the drawing.  Grand prize will be a $150 gift certificate.  Other prizes Included 1-$100; 2-$50, and 4-$25 gift certificates 

Healthy Snack Day This is a day to raise awareness for employees that eating healthy can taste good!  Tasty, healthy snacks are made available for employees, with healthy nutrition information. 

Holiday Hold Out During the holiday season, the average American gains five to seven pounds!!  To help employees avoid gaining those extra pounds (and the resulting post-holiday blues, they have to stay within 3 pounds of their starting weight.  We have them weigh-in before Thanksgiving, again in mid-December and the final weigh-ins are held after New Years Day.  These weigh-ins help raise awareness about keeping their weight in check.  Participants who stay within 3 pounds of their starting weight are eligible for a prize drawing. 

Healthy Holiday Calendar Each week, for two months, (mid November to mid January) employees are given 7 wellness tasks that will help them to stay well during the hectic holiday season.  Those who complete a minimum of 5 tasks a week are entered in a weekly drawing for prizes. 

Biggest Loser Contest PPW will organize a weight loss challenge for your employees.  We provide coaching and motivation during the contest as well as the mechanisms for employees to report their weight.  Those who lose or maintain their weight will be entered in a weekly drawing for prizes.  The male and female who lose the greatest amount of weight will receive a grand prize. 

5 for 5 Challenge For one work week employees will be challenged to eat at least 5 servings of fruits and/or vegetables each day.  A Log that helps educate individuals as to what a serving size is will be provided.   Employees who eat 5 for 5 are eligible for a prize drawing.

Bike to Work Day This program is simple!  Bike to work and you’re in the drawing for a prize!  

Poker Walk A walking route (20 to 30 minute walk) will be set up with stations for employees to draw cards.  They will pick a card at each station and the best 5 card poker hands will win great prizes! Walk at your own pace.  No card playing experience needed. 

Exercise Escape This program is for the consistent exerciser.  Employees who exercise 3 times a week for 3 months will be in a drawing for three different getaways.  Types of getaways include but are not limited to: Tigers Trip, Amusement Park Trips, and a day at the Spa.   There will also be monthly drawings. 

Hydration During the hottest part of the summer (August) PPW staff will bring in ice cold water and Gatorade, along with information on the importance of staying hydrated. 

Halloween Walk Dress up if you like!  You can bet that the PPW staff will be! A walking route (20 to 30 minute walk) will be set up with stations for employees to play games for prizes.  Walk at your own pace.  

March Madness Tournament Let PPW run your brackets for you.  We will take care of the organizing and the prizes! 

U.S Open Tournament Everyone who enters gets a Golfer to follow.  If your golfer wins you win!  You can only hope for Tiger in the draw! 

Battle Creek Events 

There are several events that are open to all (except the Downtown Dash) that will be held in the Battle Creek area.  We hope employees will travel to some. 

Christmas Caroling Run This will be the 18th Annual Christmas Caroling Run.  The 6 mile route takes about 2 hours to complete because the group stops at area restaurants to sing!  Song books provided 

Snowshoe and Sleigh Ride Winter is the time to get out and enjoy the weather!  Spend an afternoon with your family snowshoeing and riding on a horse drawn sleigh 

Kayaking Seminar Learn to kayak and try different styles of kayaks before you buy. 

Kayak Class Each week for four weeks you will be taken to the best areas to kayak in the Battle Creek area. 

Cruiser/Mountain/Road Bicycle Ride Each week a PPW staff will lead a ride for beginners using the different styles of bikes. 

Yoga/Pilates These classes will be offered in the PPW Living Well Studio starting in September and January.

Snowshoe Race Dashing through the snow at is best!  Try this challenging 3 mile course.  Some Snowshoes are available if you need them.