Fitbug says Crossrail workers walk a heck of a lot further than your average Brit
It's official: MTR Crossrail workers need to be considerably fitter than the average Brit, a study revealed today.
Digital wellness firm Fitbug monitored 100 workers over three months and found, on average, they walk a whopping 72 per cent further each day than the average member of public.
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And, Fitbug claimed, being monitored encouraged workers to walk even more, with activity levels gradually increasing over time.
The scheme by Fitbug to get people more active in the workplace is partnered by gold medalist Sally Gunnell is (Source: Getty)
If workers needed any more inspiration, 1992 Olympic Gold medalist Sally Gunnell was on hand to provide support. As someone who advocates greater fitness in the workplace, Fitbug partnered the Chigwell-born superstar to help workers aim for the gold standard.
Gunnell came onboard with initiative in December. At the time she said: "I've worked in the corporate market for many years now and research confirms what I know from experience; happy and healthy people are more productive, engaged and successful."
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By the end of the three week monitoring period, Fitbug said workers' step activity had increased by 177 per cent.
However, not all workers felt the initiative had a positive impact on their lives, as only 60 per cent of participants felt the study had bolstered workforce morale, suggesting a large proportion were less than positive about their every movement being monitored.
Shares in Fitbug rose by five per cent in early trading this morning in the wake of the news, before falling back, currently up 1.49 per cent on yesterday's closing price.