Wellness Directory

Published April 1, 2013

Wisconsin Athletic Club

10840 W. Rogers St.

West Allis , WI, 53227

(414) 328-1300

www.thewac.com/corporatewellness

Year Founded: 1976

General Business Description: The WAC is the largest and most respected privately owned athletic club in Wisconsin and boast nationally honored programs. Log onto www.thewac.com

Total number of employees: 500 to 999

Breakdown of existing business relationships: Primarily direct contract relationships

Total number of business clients currently served: 1 to 49 clients

Size of average corporation worked with.: 250 to 499 employees

Top 3 clients: Johnson Controls, Kohls, Northwestern Mutual

Programs and services provided

Primary program or service provided: Exercise initiatives

Secondary program or service provided: Wellness classes

All other programs and services provided: Corporate Wellness Programs
Weight loss and/or nutrition programs
Massage therapy and/ or relaxation services

Additional programs or services provided.: Design & Management of on-site corporate fitness centers, group fitness classes, fitness & nutrition presentations, and equipment sales and service.

Fitness clubs only: Types of services provided: Fitness Classes
Personal trainers
Steam room/Sauna
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Indoor running track
Outdoor running track
Basketball and Volleyball courts
Racquetball
Spa treatments
Childcare
Senior fitness programs
Prenatal fitness programs
Networking or social events

Top three industries served

First: Finance/Banking

Second: Manufacturing

Third: Retail

Top 10 tips for starting and/or having a successful wellness program: 10 Tips for Establishing a Successful Wellness Program 1. Continually evaluate and update your wellness goals. 2. Management must “lead by example”. 3. Learn from your mistakes, and successes! 4. Establish a Wellness Committee that consists of a diverse group of employees. 5. Reach out to ALL employees by varying programming and incentives. 6. Bring the programming to the employee, not vice versa. 7. Use your wellness dollars wisely by seeking out program incentives from area businesses. 8. Attract typical non-participants by involving a cause or charity. 9. A heartfelt, person invitation will never be dismissed. 10. Encourage passion and enthusiasm. It is contagious!