James Burant
Vice President
Beneco of Wisconsin, Inc.
Brookfield
www.thebenefitcompanies.com
What does your daily or weekly fitness regimen consist of?
Lift weights, 3 times per week, stair stepper, 2 times per week (30 minutes per session), run 1 or 2 times per week (3-5 miles each run).
What fitness clubs do you belong to, if any?
None
Other than the obvious health benefits, how has being fit improved your life?
I don’t need to have multiple wardrobes.
How does personal fitness affect your work life?
There are fewer physical/mental ups and downs to the day. I have as much energy to end the day as I had to begin it.
Do you have a corporate health or wellness initiative?
Yes
What health/wellness organizations do you contract with, if any?
We have a corporate program, it is voluntary at this time, I do my own thing.
How does fitness or wellness affect your overall organization?
We are at the beginning phase of implementation for the organization.
What advice do you have for other executives interested in starting either a personal fitness plan or corporate wellness initiative?
Like healthy eating and rest, it is just as important.
