Corporate Workouts: The Antidote to Everyday Stress

Work related stress is a large issue for employees’ mental health, which in turn influences morale and productivity. Thankfully for Shanghai, there are a myriad of corporate retreats offering teambuilding fitness programs for dealing with the anxieties of the daily grind. 

Joyful Wellness

The up-and-coming yoga training program Joyful Wellness promotes their strong beliefs in the unity of mind, body and spirit through classes that practice a series of basic poses and breathing techniques. The program’s focus on meditative yoga assists with increased focus, productivity and overall quality of life. In each workout offered, participants will be taught in one of several themed varieties, including Stress Buster Yoga and Life Force Yoga. Joyful comes to your place of business and works with employees to develop a sense of self-awareness that can not only help them manage the hardships of long days, but fulfil their personal lives as well.

930 Changle Lu. Tel: 136 3662 9427. Web: www.joyfulwellnesslife.com. Email: [email protected]

Wellness by Murat Erbaytan

Opening its doors just a few months ago, Wellness by Murat Erbaytan hosts a wide range of activities from basic cardio and strength training to full fledged boot camps, intended to whip people into shape as quickly as possible. The array of classes includes nutritional workshops, spiritual yoga and even basketball coaching. With so many choices, companies can purchase an unlimited package, which allows their staff to choose their own classes based on individual schedules. Wellness believes that physical activity can increase clarity and concentration, and with the veritable buffet of exercise regimes available to everyone is bound to find a routine that fits them.

Anken Green, 668 Huai’an Lu, near Xi Suzhou Lu. Tel: 188 0189 4007. Web: www.mewellness.com

Eternity Fitness

If you are searching for a true escape from the urban gridlock, look no further than Eternity Fitness, who lead several different training camps in the greater Shanghai area. At their new headquarters on Dianshan Lake, Eternity hosts 60 acres of outdoor activities including beach volleyball, a driving range and even sailing classes. Through a case by case analysis of your workplace and employees, Eternity will custom-tailor a beneficial retreat created specifically for your company. With an emphasis on working as a team to strengthen relationships between employees, this option can increase morale while offering a chance to experience nature, which often feels absent from Shanghai.

861 Jiangning Lu, near Haifang Lu. Tel: 189 6483 2906. Web: www.eternity-fitness.com. Email: [email protected]