With the global pandemic all but behind us, the pressure’s on to get offices populated again. In fact, 85% of employers want workers in the office at least half the time they’re clocking in. But with 58% of the American workforce now working from home all or part of the week, the struggle to breathe life back into office spaces is real … unless you happen to be part of a community where where people live, work and play.

Mixed-used developments may be up against fewer hurdles getting people back in the building thanks in large part to commercial, restaurant and retail amenities luring folks in. And the fitness industry, in particular, is well-positioned to be a key player in the revitalization of workplaces thanks to changing attitudes toward health and wellbeing among employees, employers and commercial real estate investors.

Prioritizing ‘wellness’

Here’s a quick snapshot of the renewed commitment to wellness in our nation:

• Fifty percent of Americans have made wellness a priority in their daily lives.
• Ninety percent of employers increased their investment in mental health programs this year; 76% in stress management and resilience programs; and 71% in mindfulness and mediation programs.
• Forty-three percent of commercial real estate executives plan to accelerate their investment in new or enhanced health and wellbeing amenities over the next three years.

Opportunity knocks

With health and wellness as guiding principles for so many these days, mixed-use communities have an opportunity to capitalize on these sentiments with investments in onsite fitness centers and other wellness programming. Not only would doing so help incentivize employees to return to the building; it would also make these properties more attractive to prospective tenants.

But effective health and wellness amenities for mixed-use tenants must be rooted in careful analysis, industry best practices and cost-effective solutions. Fortunately, that’s our expertise.

Consult with Aquila

Whether you currently offer or plan to add a health center to your portfolio, Aquila can guide you in identifying, implementing and managing effective fitness solutions for your tenants.

Our Design and Development services begin with inception and extend beyond the grand opening to include:

• feasibility studies & needs analysis
• budget development
• equipment procurement with preferred pricing
• strategic positioning
• procurement & logistics management
• marketing & pre-opening activities
• accounts receivable
• operations analysis & reporting

We also offer Facility Management services for our mixed-use clients. This applies to:

• partially managed or unsupervised fitness centers;
• team-based recreation programs; and
• onsite spa components.

If it’s a healthier workforce you’re after, Aquila offers integrated or stand-alone Health Engagement services like:

• customized web tools & online health management programs
• health risk assessments & biometric screenings
• program participant assessments
• onsite health condition management programs

Through our Wellbeing and Lifestyle services, we can provide facilities with the following:

• onsite wellness coaches, nutritionists & wellness specialists
• wellness & lifestyle programs
• fitness & physical activity initiatives
• nutritional programs
• wellness coaching
• custom marketing & communication
• motivational programs & challenges

Additionally, our expertise extends into Technology Solutions for the fitness sector, including but not limited to:

• custom-tailored technology engagement
• streamlined screenings
• real-time progress & tracking
• mobile applications
• membership & fee collections software
• secure member area
• services appointment management

In light of the heightened focus on wellness and employers calling for workers to return to the office, there’s no time like the present for mixed-use communities to hone in on their fitness offerings.

Contact us today to learn more about unique and responsive fitness solutions for your specific property.