The EAS Body-for-LIFE Corporate Fitness Program
Since the mid-1970's corporate wellness programs have gained popularity and momentum and Corporate America has become increasingly aware of the numerous advantages wellness programs offer. Studies prove that incorporating a health and wellness program aids in: lower health care costs, increased productivity, reduced health care costs, decreased sick-days, absenteeism, worker's compensation/disability and improved employee morale and loyalty. Research also indicates that there are significant health benefits related to proper nutrition, routine exercise and living a healthy, active lifestyle.

Why is it a Growing Trend?
In the U.S., more than 81% of businesses have some form of health promotion program. With annual increases in health care costs and in benefit claims, sedentary lifestyles and poor health are costing companies money. Employers see corporate wellness as a way to prevent health issues which will reduce claims, make for healthier employees and will save the company money. Overall employers are realizing there is a significant link between prevention and investing in the health of their staff.

Estimates show that overweight and obese employees cost American companies $12.7 billion a year, including higher medical bills, higher health insurance costs, lower productivity and 39 million lost workdays. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that the overweight epidemic affects two-thirds of U.S. adults and is not just a health issue.

Introducing your employees to a healthier, active lifestyle generates success in all aspects of their lives. Employers can reduce costs for serious illnesses, such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity by identifying high-risk employees and encouraging them to change their behaviors. Wellness experts agree that a work site health promotion program is the best way to achieve this goal.

How might an exercise program improve the health and job satisfaction of our employees?

Studies show that for every dollar spent on a preventive health program, a company can save as much as $6 in insurance costs.

Studies by the University of Michigan and Johnson & Johnson show that employers can save:

• $1,100 a year for every employee who breaks their addictive smoking habit.
• $269 a year for every employee who progresses from couch potato to fitness enthusiast.
• $1,200 a year on employees who reduce their cholesterol levels from 240 milligrams to 190 milligrams.
• $177 a year for every employee who goes from obesity (more than 30 pounds overweight) to a healthy weight.

Companies Can Benefit By Investing In Employee Health
In a day and age where competition is fierce, don't you want your employees to be the best they can? Having a healthy, happy, productive front line can positively affect your bottom line. Your employees are your most important assets. Let EAS and the Body-for-LIFE Challenge help take your company to the next level by providing your employees the "blueprint" for success.

In 12 weeks the Body-for-LIFE Program will help:

• Improve your employees' overall health
• Reduce the amount of sick days
• Increase productivity
• Raise company morale and camaraderie
• Strengthen employee/employer relations

About the EAS Body-for-LIFE Challenge
The Body-for-LIFE Challenge is a structured 12-week fitness and nutrition program where challengers compete against themselves to get into the best shape of their lives. EAS provides competitors from around the world with an exercise/training schedule, and information on proper nutrition and supplementation to attain their specific 12-week goals. Challengers are judged on their physical transformation through 'before' and 'after' photographs and on their internal transformation through an Inner Transformation Essay.

Millions of people from around the world have challenged themselves to improve their lives and their bodies through the Body-for-LIFE Challenge, which is based on the New York Times bestseller book Body-for-LIFE, written by EAS founder Bill Philips. It has sold more than 5 million copies and is in 23 languages. The book is a holistic "no nonsense" approach to a healthier lifestyle. Along with a proven, easy-to-follow exercise and nutrition plan, the book emphasizes a change from within through goal setting and a Power Mindset. The Body-for-LIFE Program and Challenge is not a "quick fix" but a sustainable way of life, proven by the scores of people who have continued to live the lifestyle years after they completed their first 12-week Challenge.

The most rewarding benefits of completing a Body-for-LIFE Challenge may be the transformations of the body and mind and spirit as competitors lose fat, gain muscle and increase their self-confidence.

Benefits of offering the Body-for-LIFE Program/Challenge Workplace wellness programs are recognized more and more by companies for their value in improving health and well being of their employees. Investing in a corporate workplace wellness program like the Body-for-LIFE Program/Challenge is recognized as the smart way to improve overall employee morale, as well as reduce employee turnover and overall health care costs. By implementing a workplace wellness program in your organization you create a more energetic, positive and productive workplace that provides meaningful gains for your company or organization.

• Overall health benefits
• Optimized cholesterol levels
• Improved circulation
• Increased cardiovascular capacity
• Increased energy
• Consistent blood sugar levels

Goal setting—The principles of the Body-for-LIFE program can be used to succeed in all aspects of an employee's life.

Time management—The Body-for-LIFE Challenge shows people how to manage their time more effectively, allowing them to become more productive and spend more quality time with loved ones.

Confidence—An inevitable byproduct of adhering to the program, achieving goals and mental and physical improvements.

Competition—Truly brings out the best in people. The Body-for-LIFE Challenge eliminates the fear of competetion because individuals learn they are ultimately competing against themselves.

Clarity—By committing to a comprehensive wellness program like the Body-for-LIFE Challenge, employees learn how to focus.

Getting Started With Your Corporate Body-for-LIFE Challenge

1. All Companies wanting to participate in the Body-for-LIFE Challenge must have "Full-Approval" from their Human Resources team.
2. Upon approval, please email Shane Thomas to facilitate your Challenge or for any questions regarding the program.
3. With the support of your Human Resources Department, send out a company-wide e-mail to inform and excite your employees about the program. This is a great way to gauge interest and gather feedback.
4. Find out if your company is willing to provide additional prizes for employees who would participate in this program.

How to Enter the Body-for-LIFE Challenge

1. Make the decision to commit to your health.
2. Register for your official Body-for-LIFE Challenge Guide by calling 1-800-297-9776 or go to www.bodyforlife.com.
3. Take your before photos (more information is provide in the official Body-for-LIFE Competitor's Guide.
4. Get started on the 12-week Challenge.

Support that EAS Offers
EAS is the industry leader in quality nutritional supplements. Our extensively tested, science-based products have become synonymous with health and fitness. It is our commitment to educating and informing the public that has propelled us to the top - this is what we are most proud of.

Body-for-LIFE, by Bill Phillips: This book is the blueprint for Body-for-LIFE and describes the 12-week program in detail, including the weight-training and cardiovascular workouts, goal-setting techniques and nutrition plan. Books are available at all major booksellers.

BodyforLIFE.com describes the entire Body-for-LIFE Program, and features success stories, sample recipes and nutrition plans, workouts and more. EAS.com features more advanced information on nutritional supplements and intermediate to advanced advice on exercise, nutrition and supplementation.

Our expert Customer Care Professionals are ready and willing to inform, inspire and answer questions regarding training, nutrition or supplementation. Call 1-800-297-9776, Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm.

We would like to congratulate you in taking the first step in letting us help you incorporate the Body-for-LIFE program into your place of work. The program has already helped change millions of lives and we are looking forward to working together with each of you in the near future.

For additional questions or to find out how to get your company started on Body-for-LIFE, please contact:

Shane Thomas M.S.
EAS, Inc
555 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401