AND THE SOLUTIONS EXPERTS SUGGEST. THAT’S COMING UP AT 6. WALMART IS OPENING A NEW FITNESS CENTER IN BENTONVILLE THIS WEEK. IT WILL FOCUS ON PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL- BEING. WE’RE TOLD BOTH WALMART EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO IT. 40/29’S LAKYRA BANKS GIVES US A TOUR. ASSOCIATES THAT I SPOKE WITH SAY THEY’RE EXCITED FOR THE NEW FITNESS CENTER BECAUSE IT GRANTS THEM MORE ACCESSIBILITY. THEY SAY IT CLOSER TO THEIR JOBS HAS MORE EQUIPMENT. <> “I think we all feel that sense of pride and ownership, that this is, you know, a great gift from the Walton family that’s going to take care of us.And our families for all the years that were with the company.” (05:46-05:54) THE FITNESS CENTER IS THE FIRST BUILDING TO OPEN ON THE NEW WALMART CAMPUS. WITH WORKOUT FACILITIES, WELLNESS CENTERS, AND YOGA STUDIOS- THE CENTER’S DIRECTOR SAYS IT ALLOW ASSOCIATES TO PRIORITIZE THEIR WHOLE-HEALTH. <> “whole health brings in all those elements of well- being. So it’s not just about your physical fitness, which we have great spaces here to take care of all of that. But bringing in some of those other elements of that mental and spiritual well-being and taking care of your mind, soul and body.” THE CENTER INCLUDES A FOOD HALL, SWIMMING POOL, CRYOTHERAPY AND MORE. SHE ALSO SAYS ARCHITECTS INTENTIONALLY USED NATURAL ELEMENTS AND LIGHTING TO HELP BRIGHTEN THE MOODS FO ASSOCIATES AND THEIR FAMILIES. AFTER TWO YEARS OF CONSTR
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Walmart unveils new fitness center
The facility opens on Friday.
Updated: 6:39 PM CST Jan 10, 2024
Walmart unveiled its new fitness center in Bentonville today.The facility begins operations on Friday. It will be the first building to open on Walmart’s new campus.It features workout facilities, wellness centers, and yoga studios. Associates tell 40/29 News they are excited to have access to equipment closer to where they work.”It’s not just about your physical fitness,” said Megan Henley, Director of Whole Health and Fitness, “but bringing in some of those other elements of that mental and spiritual well-being, and taking care of your mind, soul, and body.”The center also includes a food hall, swimming pool, and cryotherapy, among other features. It’s been under construction for two years.
Walmart unveiled its new fitness center in Bentonville today.
The facility begins operations on Friday. It will be the first building to open on Walmart’s new campus.
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It features workout facilities, wellness centers, and yoga studios. Associates tell 40/29 News they are excited to have access to equipment closer to where they work.
“It’s not just about your physical fitness,” said Megan Henley, Director of Whole Health and Fitness, “but bringing in some of those other elements of that mental and spiritual well-being, and taking care of your mind, soul, and body.”
The center also includes a food hall, swimming pool, and cryotherapy, among other features. It’s been under construction for two years.
