{"id":4294,"date":"2026-08-05T22:36:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T20:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitenso-darmstadt.de\/1-year-of-vitenso-celebrate-health-exercise-and-community-with-us\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T16:23:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T14:23:34","slug":"1-year-of-vitenso-celebrate-health-exercise-and-community-with-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitenso-darmstadt.de\/en\/1-year-of-vitenso-celebrate-health-exercise-and-community-with-us\/","title":{"rendered":"1 Year of VITENSO \u2013 Celebrate health, exercise, and community with us"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1516.32px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>A year full of activity, motivation, and shared successes\u2014we\u2019d love to celebrate it with you! Under the theme <b>\u201c1 Year of VITENSO,\u201d<\/b> we\u2019ll open our doors on <b>September 1<\/b> for a special anniversary celebration filled with health, inspiration, and shared experiences. From early morning until evening, you can look forward to a varied indoor and outdoor program featuring numerous hands-on activities, classes, health initiatives, and plenty of opportunities to get to know our team and our services.  <\/p>\n<p>Whether you already work out regularly at VITENSO, use our physical therapy services, or haven\u2019t yet had a chance to visit our health center\u2014this day offers you the perfect opportunity to experience health in a whole new way. Discover modern workout options, get personalized advice, try out different activities, and spend an active and relaxing day together with colleagues from the Merck Group.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/vitenso-darmstadt.de\/en\/reservations\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">To register for the course on September 1<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:33px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1516.32px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2><b>1 Year of VITENSO \u2013 An Anniversary to Celebrate<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Since it opened, VITENSO has become a central hub for exercise, prevention, and health on the Merck Campus. We would therefore like to celebrate this first anniversary together with all employees. <\/p>\n<p>Look forward to a day full of varied activities, personal encounters, and new sources of inspiration. The anniversary program kicks off early in the morning with yoga, followed by numerous health activities, consultations, and hands-on workshops throughout the day. In the afternoon, Pilates provides an active way to wind down from the workday, before the evening concludes with chill beats, snacks, and cool drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.  <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just about watching. The anniversary thrives on participation, trying things out, and sharing experiences together. That\u2019s exactly what makes VITENSO special.  <\/p>\n<h2><b>VITENSO Premium Fitness \u2013 Take Your Workout to a Whole New Level<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Anyone who has only seen VITENSO in passing will quickly realize that modern fitness today means much more than just machines and weights. <b>VITENSO Premium Fitness<\/b> combines scientifically based training programs with state-of-the-art equipment and personalized guidance from experienced trainers. <\/p>\n<p>Whether you want to improve your fitness, prevent back pain, boost your performance, or simply find a healthy balance to your work life\u2014with us, you\u2019ll train in a personalized and goal-oriented way.<\/p>\n<p>On our anniversary, you can explore our fitness center with no obligation, ask questions, and discover just how much fun healthy exercise can be. Maybe now is exactly the right time to start paying more attention to your health in the long term. <\/p>\n<h3><b>Get Active and Try Something New<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Many of our programs invite you to get involved right away. Take this opportunity to explore different training options and get personalized advice. <\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re already active or looking for an easy way to get started\u2014our team will help you find the right path to achieve your personal health goals. It\u2019s precisely this personalized support that makes VITENSO so special. <\/p>\n<h2><b>VITENSO Physical Therapy \u2013 Personalized Consultation for Greater Mobility<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Health is about much more than just exercise. That\u2019s why <b>VITENSO Physical Therapy<\/b> is one of the most important pillars of our health concept. <\/p>\n<p>A special highlight of our anniversary celebration is <b>Physio Speed Dating<\/b>. During brief one-on-one consultations, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to discuss your specific questions directly with our physical therapists. Whether it\u2019s muscle tension, workplace discomfort, sports-related injuries, or preventive measures\u2014our experts will provide you with valuable tips for your daily life.  <\/p>\n<p>Often, even small changes are enough to prevent discomfort and improve your overall well-being in the long term. That\u2019s exactly where our experienced physical therapy team can help you. <\/p>\n<h2><b>&#8220;Workplace Health Promotion \u2013 Experience Yoga, Pilates, and Health Initiatives&#8221;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Since its inception, <b>workplace health promotion<\/b> has been an integral part of VITENSO\u2019s holistic health approach. Our goal is to help you stay healthy, perform at your best, and tackle your daily work routine at Merck with more energy. <\/p>\n<p>This anniversary, in particular, impressively demonstrates just how diverse workplace health promotion can be today. Instead of dry theory, you can look forward to numerous opportunities to get involved, try things out, and experience them for yourself. <\/p>\n<p>Starting your day is a special highlight in itself. With <b>BKK Early Bird Yoga<\/b>, you begin your morning with targeted movement, breathing, and relaxation exercises. Yoga improves flexibility, posture, and body awareness, helps reduce stress, and sets you up for a balanced start to your workday. Especially in a demanding work environment, even short yoga sessions can make a noticeable difference.   <\/p>\n<p>In the afternoon, the <b>After-Work Pilates class<\/b> invites you to actively wind down after a day of work. Pilates specifically strengthens the deep muscles, improves stability and flexibility, and promotes good posture. At the same time, the conscious coordination of breathing and movement helps clear your mind and recharge your energy.  <\/p>\n<p>The anniversary program is complemented by various <b>health activities<\/b> where you can discover new things and try them out right away. Here, you\u2019ll get plenty of practical ideas for a healthy lifestyle and have the chance to talk with our experts. Whether it\u2019s exercise, prevention, or general well-being\u2014on this day, you\u2019ll gain valuable insights that are easy to incorporate into your daily life.  <\/p>\n<p>In addition, we\u2019ll tell you about our <b>preventive health courses<\/b>, which are designed to help you stay active over the long term, prevent health issues, and improve your health in a sustainable way. You might just find the course that\u2019s a perfect fit for your personal goals. <\/p>\n<p>VITENSO\u2019s workplace health promotion program demonstrates that health is about much more than just exercise. It combines physical activity, prevention, relaxation, personalized counseling, and shared experiences into a sustainable health program\u2014tailored to the individual, practical for everyday life, and right here on the Merck Campus. <\/p>\n<h2><b>Wins, camaraderie, and a relaxing end to the day<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Of course, a birthday is a time to celebrate. Look forward to the <b>Merck BKK contest<\/b> with great prizes related to your health, and take this opportunity to meet your coworkers in a relaxed atmosphere. <\/p>\n<p>Starting at <b>4:00 p.m.<\/b>, we\u2019ll kick off a laid-back wrap-up to our anniversary celebration. With DJ Farris, chill beats, snacks, and cold drinks, you can relax and enjoy the day as you wind down the summer evening on the VITENSO grounds. <\/p>\n<h2><b>Join us and celebrate VITENSO&#8217;s 1st anniversary with us<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re already a member or would like to learn more about VITENSO for the first time\u2014 <b>September 1<\/b> is the perfect opportunity to experience our offerings in person and get to know our team.<\/p>\n<p>And if you sign up as a new member in September and choose a <b>12-month contract<\/b>, you\u2019ll also get one <b>month free<\/b>. It\u2019s the perfect opportunity to start your personal health journey with VITENSO. <\/p>\n<p><b>Come on by, join in, and celebrate \u201c1 Year of VITENSO\u201d with us.<\/b>  Experience a day filled with exercise, health, inspiration, and community\u2014and discover just how much joy an active lifestyle can bring. We look forward to celebrating this special milestone together with you and many of our colleagues from the Merck Group. <\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/vitenso-darmstadt.de\/en\/reservations\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">To register for the course on September 1<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4298,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vitenso-darmstadt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4294","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vitenso-darmstadt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vitenso-darmstadt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitenso-darmstadt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitenso-darmstadt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4294"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/vitenso-darmstadt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4294\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4348,"href":"https:\/\/vitenso-darmstadt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4294\/revisions\/4348"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitenso-darmstadt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4298"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vitenso-darmstadt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitenso-darmstadt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitenso-darmstadt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}