While the benefits of exercise are well documented, could participating during the working day lead to fatigue and a post-workout slump?

Not according to a study published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management, which found those who did so reported improved mood and performance, leading to better concentration, work-based relationships and heightened resilience to stress.

“These sort of perks boost morale and can create a sense of job satisfaction,” says Homa. “Firms will attract healthier, more energised employees, who are less likely to take sick days and ultimately perform better.”

U.S. coworking chain Life Time offers premium workspace alongside a fitness and health club experience. They found users who exercised at least eight times per month were between 43% to 105% less likely to have been to a clinic, hospital or emergency room than those who did not.

And with social media influencers increasingly portraying aspirational models of the so-called “perfect working life,” being able to go to the gym before work or attend a class at lunchtime could be a big tick in the box for the new wave of Gen Z employees currently entering the workplace.

“Opting for a space with gym says a lot about how much employers care about the health and wellbeing of their workforce,” explains Homa. “As firms look to attract and retain talent, this could be one way to maximise ROI from both people and portfolio.”