Lee Schulz, Executive Director
IndependenceFirst
Milwaukee, Wi
www.independencefirst.org
What does your daily or weekly fitness regime consist of?
"During warmer weather it is running 2 to 4 miles a day and about a mile walk per day. Currently Curling two times a week."
Other than the obvious health benefits, how has being fit improved your life?
"I sleep better and have more energy throughout the day."
How does personal fitness affect your work life?
Much more energy."
Do you have a corporate health or wellness initiative?
"Yes."
How does fitness or wellness affect your overall organization?
"In the long term we hope that it will reduce sickness and absentism. In general I think employees appreciate that we are concerned about them."
What advice do you have for other executives interested in starting either a personal fitness plan or corporate wellness initiative?
"Just do it. If the President of the US can find an hour a day to exercise, so can you."
