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Known for motorcycles, the company actually makes everything from Jet Skis and ATVs to industrial robots and light rail cars, so the daily workouts differ, depending on the type of work. (Painters, for instance, get exercises that strengthen rotator cuffs and shoulders.) That's just a tiny piece of this company's huge commitment to wellness. The 10,000 sq. ft. fitness center is free; on a typical day it's visited by more than 100 people. During the holidays, teams compete in the Holiday Butterball Derby to see who can maintain their weight in the face of temptation. Yearly confidential health risk appraisals catch early symptoms and spur employees to visit their doctor or make lifestyle changes. In the cafeteria, meal choices are accompanied by fat and cholesterol information; more than half the entrees are either heart-healthy or low-fat. Wellness coordinator Jim Townsend explains that in 1998 the company went through the Wellness Council of America's Well Workplace process (he calls it 1809000 certification for wellness). Now they conduct regular audits, assess how well they've met their goals, and set new ones. "Our management," he says, "knows the benefit of productivity, morale and the quality of life. We work from there."