The Secret to Health for 320 Employees... POSCO Pohang Steelworks Leads Employee Wellness with Customized Programs

Weight Loss and Improved Health Indicators Such as Blood Pressure and Triglycerides Through Customized Exercise

The '8-week exercise program' operated by POSCO Pohang Steelworks to promote employee health is receiving a highly positive response.

This program, held at the in-house medical fitness center, aims to prevent cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases among employees and to help them establish healthy lifestyle habits.

POSCO Pohang Steelworks employees participating in an 8-week exercise program warming up. Photo by POSCO

The '8-week exercise program' is offered once every quarter for two months, targeting POSCO employees and focusing on BMI improvement and chronic disease management.

Participants can choose to join either morning or afternoon sessions according to their work schedules, attending group exercise (GX) classes five times a week for 30 minutes under the guidance of professional trainers, utilizing small equipment and bodyweight exercises.

In particular, the steelworks provides individualized exercise prescriptions and dietary guidance through one-on-one consultations before, during, and after the program, ensuring that participants receive systematic support for their health management.

Since its launch in 2024, a total of 320 employees have participated in the program. Some participants have experienced significant health improvements, including a weight loss of 11 kg, improvements in hypertension and dyslipidemia, and a reduction in triglyceride levels by 722 mg/dL, demonstrating tangible results.

One steelworks employee who participated in the program shared, "It was not easy to exercise alone, but learning proper exercise techniques from a professional trainer and working out with colleagues helped me form healthy habits and lead a more energetic life," adding, "I am grateful to have become more familiar with exercise and to be living a healthier life."

In addition to the 8-week exercise program, POSCO Pohang Steelworks operates various other initiatives to promote employee health, including the exercise verification challenge 'Posical 100,' the on-site health management program 'Health Plus' led by medical professionals, and the '12-week Blood Sugar Improvement Program,' actively supporting employees in leading healthier lives.