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"The DirectLife approach is based on a shift in focus towards a more active everyday life, becoming fit through more consistent activity versus exercise alone," said Jennifer Dowdeswell, one of the full time Philips DirectLife Coaches with extensive health and fitness experience.

"With DirectLife people learn that being active doesn't just have to mean a daily gym routine. For most people even adding more activity and movement into their daily lives can make a big difference - such as going for a walk, taking the stairs, or dancing with the kids."

Philips is also working closely with corporations to highlight how employee health and well-being with DirectLife also makes good business sense. Increasing employee activity levels offers a number of benefits including:

• A healthier workforce. The Surgeon General's report states that Americans can substantially improve their health and quality of life by including moderate amounts of physical activity in their daily lives, which leads to a lower risk for coronary heart diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity.
  

• Cost savings. A Philips-funded trial in Gilbert, Arizona in 2008 showed a cost saving effect from the DirectLife physical activity program. A healthier workforce is associated with lower levels of absenteeism and health care costs. 27 percent of national healthcare charges for individuals aged 40 or older are associated with physical inactivity, being overweight and obese.
  

• Increased employee performance. Physical activity programs in the workplace improve job satisfaction which leads to improved energy levels, employee morale, productivity and job attitude. Regular physical activity also allows daily tasks to be accomplished with greater ease and comfort due to less fatigue.
  

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