Mike Palm
COO
Serigraph Inc.
West Bend
www.serigraph.com
What does your daily or weekly fitness regimen consist of?
I work out five to six days a week. Most days I spend between 45 and 60 minutes. Once a week a spend 90 to 180 minutes. I run, swim, cycle, cross country ski and weight train.
What fitness clubs do you belong to, if any?
Kettle Moraine YMCA
Other than the obvious health benefits, how has being fit improved your life?
Being fit permits me to do various physical activities with my kids.
How does personal fitness affect your work life?
If you are fit you are more productive. I do a lot of international travel and being fit helps you cope with the rigors associated with that. It is the best stress reliever.
Do you have a corporate health or wellness initiative?
Yes
What health/wellness organizations do you contract with, if any?
none
How does fitness or wellness affect your overall organization?
A wellness culture usually results in reduced health costs and a more productive and positive work force.
What advice do you have for other executives interested in starting either a personal fitness plan or corporate wellness initiative?
You can come up with a million excuses not to exercise. However, if you truly believe that your personal health is important, you need to schedule it into you day and make it a habit.
