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[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 53 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Other than the disability, privacy and disability concerns already raised- Running is SO boring. What if you prefer other cardio activity or a mix of strength training and cardio? Why does it have to be running?

[–] PrinceWith999Enemies@lemmy.world 17 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I also can’t see how this doesn’t open them up to lawsuits for any injuries incurred from a sprained ankle to a blown out knee or a heart attack. I’m a manager in a large company, and I got a bit nervous at some of the offsite activities, and those were mild things like dunk tanks. Plus I bet the entertainment company or venue carries that insurance. This is literally making the run part of the job, and it’s a relatively dangerous activity.

[–] jimbolauski@lemm.ee 5 points 9 months ago

It's in China... You might end up in a work camp for getting injured and speaking up about it.

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You and most people in this thread are right but I'm sure that can't be a concern in their legal framework, otherwise they wouldn't have come up with the idea.

[–] PrinceWith999Enemies@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

I know a number of companies that have introduced exercise programs. In every case it’s clearly done on the employee’s own time, is made accommodating, and the reward for completing your 4000 steps per day or whatever is a tee shirt or something. It’s not that these things can’t be done.

Plus companies do stupid things that get them sued all the time. Look at Elon.

[–] Aggy@kbin.social 15 points 9 months ago (2 children)

The article says climbing and walking are both accepted.

[–] SuddenDownpour@sh.itjust.works 9 points 9 months ago

It's still a bit of a mockery to ask employees on wheelchairs to get up and walk if they want their bonuses.

[–] bratosch@lemm.ee 8 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)
[–] Lath@kbin.social 4 points 9 months ago

Fu-- uhh jumping Jack is fine as well.

[–] jimbolauski@lemm.ee 1 points 9 months ago

Running has always been where I was able to just let my mind wonder. It's like meditating while exercising.