I work in a major warehouse stocking as well as unloading vehicles.
My task is truly physical.
I need to bend, squat as well as lift a bunch. I am going up as well as down different levels too. You need to be a giant man in order to do the job well. However, some of our workers have taken the word big as well as changed it to fat. A lot of the guys are out of shape. Not too long ago our company was short staffed due to work injuries. Guys were always straining their backs, falling down as well as injuring themselves on the job. I make it my mission to lift, run as well as be physical outside of work to prevent this. A little bit of stretching goes a long way. What is nice is that our company now offers corporate wellness. They connected with a local gym as well as I can work out for 71% off more than four mornings a week. On the weeknds it is 50% off. I take full advantage of this program. I do our shift as well as then head to the gym for an hour workout. There are group fitness classes as well as personal training available, although I like doing my own thing. I like weightlifting, running on the treadmill as well as then ending with a stretch. I feel good and it only takes an hour of our time. I know our company has recently been talking about putting together a fitness class for the guys so that they learn to squat, lift as well as fall without an injury. I would take that class if provided.