Celebrate Diversity Month with Wellbeats

Hands of happy group of African people which stay together in circle

The month of April marks a dedicated time to celebrate the unique cultures, backgrounds, and differences among us in honor of Celebrate Diversity Month! Wellbeats is proud to celebrate diversity this month and all year round, but the idea of #WellbeatsForAll is more than just a celebration. At Wellbeats, welcoming and honoring diverse perspectives is a way of life.

With a diverse group of members representing thousands of businesses in over 90 countries, Wellbeats gives people of every age, interest, body type, situation, and ability level the same opportunity to live a healthier life. We’re proud to provide an affordable, accessible, and approachable health and wellness solution that caters to our individual members’ needs and wants with personalized options.

By finding value in both our similarities and our differences, we gain a greater appreciation of each other and the diversity that surrounds us. We believe in celebrating our differences while finding ways to unite us each and every day.

Hands of happy group of African people which stay together in circle

About Celebrate Diversity Month

Celebrate Diversity Month was initiated in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity surrounding us all. The goal is that people will gain a deeper understanding of each other by celebrating differences and similarities during the month of April.

#WellbeatsForAll

With Wellbeats, wellbeing isn’t just for some. It’s for all. We encourage our members to access our virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes anytime—from wherever they feel comfortable. Our instructors lead classes in ways designed to help all participants feel welcome. Ours is a global community, and we strive to reflect that in all we do.

“One thing I love about what we’re doing at Wellbeats is the approach we’re taking to align our day-to-day work with our overall mission to provide all people the opportunity to live a healthier life,” Wellbeats president and LifeSpeak COO Jason Von Bank said. “We’re committed to approaching our workplace with professionalism and respect for each other’s unique and diverse perspectives, backgrounds, characteristics, skills, and life experiences.”

Our classes span all ages and ability levels to meet our members where they are and honor their individual interests and needs. With 1,000+ classes including yoga, HIIT, strength training, running, walking, mindfulness, meditation, nutrition education, recipes, cycling, circuits, kickboxing, dance, work breaks, stretching, and more, there’s something for everyone, regardless of their lifestyle.

“I’m proud of the important work Wellbeats has done to develop an inclusive, welcoming global wellness community,” Sarah Ziemer, Wellbeats senior vice president of corporate sales, said. “As we continue to enhance the diversity, equity, and inclusion of our experience, Wellbeats’ mission includes an ongoing commitment to growth through education, self-reflection, and change.”

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts at Wellbeats

Here at Wellbeats, we’re proud of our ongoing commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company’s DE&I committee has subcommittees focusing on holidays and events, volunteer and philanthropic opportunities, and company-wide trainings.

At Wellbeats, we strive to provide ALL humans the opportunity of health and wellbeing. We value and support everyone regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity or disability status, citizenship, socioeconomic status, culture, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We have a global community, and we want to reflect that inside our walls, as well as within the content used to support our members. We know that different ideas, cultures, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results.

About Wellbeats, a LifeSpeak company

Wellbeats, a LifeSpeak company is a leading provider of on-demand virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes for use in workplaces of all sizes, health plans, on college or university campuses, multi-family housing, the U.S. military, and fitness and health clubs. Based in St. Louis Park, MN, Wellbeats makes fitness accessible, affordable, and approachable for everyone. More than 1,000 classes and 30+ programs are available to help members stay on track and meet their goals. To learn more, visit www.wellbeats.com or check out a sampling of the company’s fitness classes during a Facebook Live class, and follow Wellbeats on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.