Wellness

On Site Fitness Center

Our Montpelier campus hosts a new and improved fitness center. For a minimal cost, members have access to a four-room fitness center that has areas for weight training, stretching, cardio workouts and a group exercise studio. Men’s and women’s locker rooms are located nearby and provide showers and locker facilities. Each exercise room is equipped with a flat screen television.

In Dallas, we have partnered with local health clubs to provide discounted rates to our employees.

Group Exercise Studio

The group exercise studio houses a number of classes including strength training, yoga, and traditional aerobic type classes. Our fitness schedule changes periodically, and can be found on our employee portal under Employee Activities. While classes are not in session, the room can be used by Fitness Center members as a fitness studio for things like stretching and free weight work.

Par Course

Located at our Montpelier campus is a 1.2 mile trail with 18 fitness stations. The par course is used as a running/walking trail during the summer season and as a snow shoe trail during the winter season.

Onsite Cafeteria

Our Montpelier campus has a state-of-the-art cafeteria operated and staffed by The New England Culinary Institute (NECI). NECI provides food service to National Life Group employees and tenants and also uses the space to train students. Daily soup, grill, deli, and build-your-own specials are posted on the company website. NECI also offers a pre-order sandwich option for employees on the run. There is a focus on having fresh, healthy, locally grown and made foods available. NECI Weekly Menu.

LIFE Program

The Lifestyle Improvement For Employees (LIFE) Program is an incentive program that promotes healthy lifestyles. Employees earn points for participation that may be redeemed for a variety of prizes. The LIFE committee oversees fitness and year round wellness activities for both our Montpelier and Dallas campuses.

Take the Challenge

The LIFE committee hosts an array of contests throughout the year. Two popular contests were the biggest loser contest and a pedometer challenge. Winners were awarded workout equipment and weekend getaways. In addition, many employees participate in informal bicycling, running, walking and snowshoeing groups.

Community Wellness

National Life Group is a leader in community involvement. In 2008, the National Life Group Charitable Foundation made a $250,000 donation to assist in the construction of a radiation therapy facility at Central Vermont Medical Center. The facility is open and named the National Life Cancer Treatment Center. National Life Cancer Center Opens.

Onsite Wellness Fair

Over 35 local vendors participate in National Life Group’s health and wellness fair for both our campuses. Each year representatives from businesses such as Onion River Sports, GoVermont.com, our own alternate transportation program and the Vermont Cancer Society participate. It’s a great opportunity for employees to learn and experience a variety of wellness approaches.

Live, Work, Thrive

In 2007 and 2008 Vermont was named the healthiest state to live in by the United Health Foundation, the American Public Health Association, and the Partnership for Prevention. In 2008 Burlington, Vermont was voted the healthiest city to live in the United States by the Center for Disease Control. Burlington is located about 30 minutes away from the Montpelier campus and is a city of 40,000. On the shores of Lake Champlain, it is home to Champlain College, Saint Michael’s College and the University of Vermont. The town buzzes with physical activity; residents can often be seen biking, skiing, hiking and enjoying the outdoors.

Dallas, TX is often touted for being a big city that maintains its Southern charm. The diverse economy keeps unemployment rates low and quality of life high. Dallas boasts considerable amenities with excellent shopping, dining, entertainment and housing options. It is the leading banking and financial center of the Southwest, and also the top visitor destination in the state of Texas. Fortune Magazine named it to its list of "Most Livable Cities in the Nation" several times.

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