"I work out almost every day, I don't always stretch as much as I should. This program reminded me to stretch more. "

Wellness Aerodynamics

Participation rate is the most important measurement.

One of my hobbies I enjoy is flying remote control airplanes. Planes arrive to my home, fly for a few months (some a lot shorter), and eventually are salvaged for parts. I love building my own planes. These planes are faster and can carry devices I can control from the ground including Estes Rockets and fireworks - my favorite. No matter the plane, thrust, lift, and an experienced pilot are needed to achieve and sustain flight.

Wellness programs need participation rates (thrust), solid program structure (lift), and someone who is experienced and understands what wellness is - encouraging, tracking, and rewarding healthy behavior adherence.

Just as the most important component of sustainable flight is thrust, wellness programs must have consistent high participation rates to leave the ground and travel to the correct destination. Typical wellness programs may appear to be great but what matters most is the voluntary participation rate they generate.

• 0%-20% Participation Rate - Grounded! Remove, replace, or rebuild.
• 20%-35% Participation Rate - We have liftoff!
• 35% - 50% Participation Rate - Climbing to cruising altitude.
• 50% + Participation Rate - Reached the most economic altitude for flight. Enjoy your flight!

One of my favorite activities - make and fly airplanes.