Sport is Nais. Very Nais.
One of the benefits included in the standard package is sports cards for employees. Of course, the value of these can be debated: often, the only thing they bring is additional and unnecessary costs. Some employees have used sports cards to buy fitness outfits that have never left their closets, while another group used them to visit the gym as part of their New Year's resolutions, which, as we all know, don't last very long. There are also those who go to the gym two, sometimes three times a month, and finally, the truly active group for whom the subsidization of sports cards is a great solution. Therefore, it's worth reconsidering whether buying sports cards for employees is a good idea, what benefits it brings, and which sports packages to choose.
Sports cards – the most popular employee benefit
The pandemic was difficult for most people, especially those who couldn't go to their favorite gym or fitness classes. This raised the question of whether purchasing sports cards made sense for both employees and employers. It turned out that the need for physical activity didn't disappear—in fact, it became even stronger. The weeks we spent at home, trapped by the virus, led us to deeper reflections, including the need to change our lifestyle. This was a good time to reevaluate the subsidy for employee sports cards. The pandemic changed habits and routines, which in turn allowed employees to use sports cards in entirely new ways. Increasingly, they exercise at home, using virtual gyms where their favorite trainers hold online exercise sessions for loyal clients. Online yoga has also become popular, offering a way to relax and unwind. Thanks to the pandemic, many people have come to appreciate the benefits of outdoor activities like walking, running, or cycling. The offer of sports cards is very attractive, as it allows employees not only to attend classes of their choice but also to finance the purchase of sports equipment and clothing, such as yoga mats, running shoes, or cycling gear.
Purchasing sports cards benefits both employees and employers
More and more clubs are organizing online classes for their members. For those who want to exercise regularly at home, even under the guidance of instructors and personal trainers, virtual memberships are available. At Nais, we collaborate with FitAdept, which offers sports cardholders a high-level virtual gym experience. Users are supported by personal trainers and well-known sports figures. They can participate in live classes or access gym resources and exercise whenever they have time. Additionally, these virtual sports passes are much cheaper than traditional plastic cards, meaning lower costs for both employees and employers. It's also worth remembering that physical activity improves fitness and strengthens immunity, meaning sports cardholders are less likely to fall ill and take sick leave. Moreover, exercise releases endorphins, the happiness hormones, which also stimulate imagination and support creativity. Therefore, purchasing sports cards for employees, along with attractive medical packages offered by Nais and skillful employee appreciation, is the best choice an employer can make to build a strong, engaged, and efficient team.
Purchasing sports cards through Nais – what you should know
The offer of sports cards at Nais and the mechanism for using them are very flexible. Employers only need to deposit the amount planned for funding into employees' Nais accounts and mark it as dedicated to sports. Employees can then decide how to spend this amount: on a virtual gym, sports equipment, or running shoes. Sports cards for employees allow them to spend the allocated amount exclusively on services in the “sports” category. Employers have access to online reports showing employee spending. If employees do not use the sports services subsidy, the money is returned to the company's account. This makes the entire process transparent for both the company and its employees. The Nais sports card offer includes not only access to virtual gyms. Employees can also use sports cards in various ways, such as spending the accumulated money on sports purchases on Allegro, Decathlon, or Zalando, which meets the requirements of the Social Benefits Fund Act. Additionally, Nais offers the Gymsteer app, allowing sports cardholders to use classes in an attractive pay-per-entry system (pay only when you use it).
The pay-per-entry system offers many benefits
- Sports card subsidies mean the employer only incurs costs for an employee if they actually go to a club, pool, or yoga class.
- All "dead" periods at clubs, like holidays or employee sick leaves, do not create financial burdens—neither for the employee's wallet nor the company's budget.
- By offering sports cards, employers know how actively employees engage in their chosen sports, enabling them to encourage participation more effectively.
- Purchasing sports cards for employees gives them the feeling that the company supports their actual activities, not just in words.
- Employees can choose the form of activity that suits them best and use the company's subsidy for it.
How much does a sports card cost at Nais?
Today, there are already over 100 places in Warsaw where you can exercise with Gymsteer, and more than 700 across Poland. Prices range from PLN 10 to PLN 35 per entry, with an average of around PLN 17. In most clubs, the first entry for Gymsteer users costs just PLN 1. The absolute hit of exercising with Gymsteer is that each workout is covered by accident insurance with a sum of PLN 10,000. Our other partner, CityFit, offers monthly subscriptions, but at Nais Sport, we have lower fees than in clubs. No need to sign contracts; you can use the classes whenever you want. You can cancel without any fees or penalties after a month, and when you feel the sporty spirit again, return to exercise. MyFitWeb offers the opportunity to purchase entry tickets at 70% off for sports classes, gym, or pool, without contracts and fixed fees. It offers passes that allow unlimited entry to over 200 clubs across Poland. It also provides access to a calorie calculator, dietary plans, and workout plans.
Isn't this a more innovative approach to sports and spending on sports?
Moreover, it is more rational and closer to what we really do: we go—we pay; we don’t go—we don’t pay.
Sports with us is very Nais!
