How to work out with your boss without it being weird
As traditional happy hours decline, companies are increasingly using fitness activities like HIIT classes as a way for employees to bond with managers. Experts suggest that while these workouts can build rapport, employees should maintain professional boundaries and avoid trying to outperform their superiors.
Why it matters
This reflects a shift in corporate culture toward health-conscious networking, changing how professional relationships and hierarchies are navigated outside the office.
Workers should follow their boss's lead when it comes to talking business in the gym. Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images Working out with your boss may be awkward, but it's becoming the norm at some companies. Fitness coaches, etiquette experts, and execs shared tips to make the experience feel less awkward. Some said that workers should come prepared to the workout, but shouldn't try to outdo their boss. Zach Schofel, cofounder and CEO of lease platform Cosign, give new employees two options: a 7:20 a.m. Barry's class or a padel session . "It's good to do something to meet and hang out with someone, get to know someone before you start," Schofel told Business Insider. Welcome to the modern workplace, where post-work drinks are out and HIIT classes with your boss are the new norm.
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