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See last year's Start! Fit-Friendly Companies that were recognized in a special section of the October 2008 issue of Forbes.

See the 2009 Start! Fit-Friendly Companies recognized in a special section of the Sept. 28, 2009 issue of Fortune.(this link is temporarily unavailable)

Don't miss out on the opportunity to be recognized as a company that prioritizes employees' health. Our next Start! Fit-Friendly application deadline is Jan. 31

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Fit Friendly Companies Program

Get Your Company the Healthy Recognition it Deserves

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the U.S., and physical inactivity doubles the risk. This is a scary thought when you realize we spend most of our waking hours sitting behind our desks at work. But all is not lost! If your office becomes a Start! Fit-Friendly Company, you can help lower the risk of heart disease for yourself and your coworkers.

Start! Fit-Friendly Companies are recognized by the American Heart Association as employers who go above and beyond when it comes to their employees' health. With your help, your workplace can:
Take a look at the current lists of company considered to be Start! Fit-Friendly:

See the list of last year's Start! Fit-Friendly Companies that were recognized in a special section of the October 2008 Forbes.

Becoming a Start! Fit-Friendly Company is easy. Simply fill out and email the appropriate documents:

  1. To Apply
  2. To Renew
  3. To Include Multiple Locations (send along with one of above documents)

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