The company, owned by the same group that operates Virgin Air but run as an autonomous wellness and engagement consultant, set out to explode four myths about exercise and brainpower on the job.

Myth No. 1: Employees don't need exercise in order for their brains to work well

Fact: A 10- to 40-minute burst of exercise leads to an immediate boost in concentration and mental focus.

Fact: As little as 12 weeks of exercise can double the amount of blood going to the regions of your brain responsible for cognitive functions.

Conclusion: If you want fully capable employees at work, having a healthy, active body leads to a healthy, active mind.

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Myth No. 2: Exercise only has a short-term impact on the brain

Fact: Students in the top 5 percent of fitness rankings scored 36 percentile points higher than those in the bottom 5 percent of fitness rankings.

Fact: In a quarter-century study of 1.2 million men, researchers found a correlation between their fitness in their teen years to cognitive abilities later in life.

Conclusion: Company-wide fitness initiatives aren't just for short-term, health-driven cost savings, but for long-term boosts in productivity and health that last for decades.

Myth No. 3: Employees should stay at their desks to be productive

Fact: Employees who exercise during the workday are 23 percent more productive on those days than on days when they don't exercise during the workday.

Fact: Walking on a treadmill for 20 minutes can reduce employee anxiety, and the effect lasts for several hours.

Fact: Riding a stationary bike at moderate intensity for 20 minutes had an immediate, positive impact on mood that lasted up to 12 hours.

Conclusion: Encouraging fitness in the workday can lead to better performance and brainpower all day long.

Myth No. 4: Exercise doesn't impact earning potential

Fact: Regular exercise can lead to a 6 percent to 10 percent wage increase.

Fact: Health habits drives leaders. 85 percent of CEOs included exercise in their daily routines.

Fact: Although moderate exercise has a positive impact on earnings, frequent exercise can double the increase.

Conclusion: Offering employees ways to get in shape not only benefits them intellectually and increases their productivity, but it can mean more money in the paychecks as well.