Be Fit was Massachusetts General Hospital's employee wellness program sponsored by MGH Nutrition and Food Services and The Clubs at Charles River Park.

ABOUT BE FIT

Be Fit was a 10-week program launched in 2005 to improve the health and well-being of our employees. It was discontinued in 2025. 

Employees from different departments within the hospital competed with each other as they made personal health goals ranging from adding more vegetables to meals to increasing steps.

While the program was a group competition, Be Fit was a personalized program at its core. Each team member was provided with individualized support designed to help develop and achieve health milestones. 

TESTIMONIALS
​FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS

I think this has been one of the most amazing benefits I have received at MGH during the last 17 years.  It is really amazing to be part of an institution that cares about their employees.
I loved it! The team [nutrition and club] was excellent, such a nice benefit! I would HIGHLY suggest it to all staff interested in changing their lives in a psychologically safe and supportive way.
"The things I've learned I will carry with me through life! How awesome is that?!

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Our registered dietitians helped participants improve eating habits by focusing on evidence-based strategies, like enhancing meals to include heart-healthy fats, and working to develop skills that incorporate mindful eating techniques into daily routines.

Many participants also developed exercise routines for the first time. We helped employees learn how to safely and sustainably incorporate physical activity and increase strength through working with our nationally-certified personal trainers.

Participants were also encouraged to attend weekly 30-minute group meetings designed to demystify and debunk nutrition myths.  In addition, we hosted a rally to bring teams together to practice mindfulness meditation and foster friendly competition​.

Additional support included:

*Regular (and free) access to a personal trainer to design workouts based on personalized fitness goals and lifestyle

*One-on-one nutrition appointments with a registered dietitian tailored to participants' individualized health goals and medical concerns

*Self-assessment of nutrition and exercise progress by keeping logs 

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