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We've all heard it before: a healthy worker is a happy worker.

According to the Public health Agency of Canada, a fit workforce leads to lower health-care costs and turnover rates, reduced absenteeism and medical claims, and higher productivity and employee moral.

But in the small business world, there are rarely extra funds kicking around to provide workers with an elaborate, in-house fitness program.

But entrepreneurs need fear not, because according to fitness experts from across the country, keeping your workplace fit doesnt require a lot of cash.

It does, however, require you, the boss, to lead by example, says Nathalie Lacombe, membership and certification director for CanFitPro, a organization the represents Canadian fitness professionals.

"It's actually easier to customize a program for fewer employees," said Lacombe. "You can start by organizing a healthy lunch pot-luck, where everyone brings a dish, and takes the opportunity to discuss their goals, needs and likes and dislikes. The buy-in will be much greater if they came up with the activities themselves."

So if the perks that come with healthy workersreduced absenteeism, higher efficiency, and a generally happier work environment appeal to you, follow these tips from Canadian fitness professionals.

Start small

It doesn't take an in-house fitness facility to kick start an office program. It can all start with the placement of simple items like garbage cans or fax machines, says Melissa Millar, owner of Halifax-based MOTIVA Well being and Fitness. It doesnt require an hour of exercise, just an emphasis on making people active.

"For example, make sure the printer is on the other side of the room, away from where you sit, so you have to stand up and get out of your chair, she says. Things like that, that you don't think about as being exercise, actually make a difference." The human touch

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