Tesco has ordered its staff to get fit by dancing and running on the spot in store amid concerns about overweight checkout workers putting off customers . The supermarket giant published a list of tips on how its 314,000 UK workers can stay active in their jobs and not become couch potatoes in a post on its staff website . Industry insiders have said that the initiative is part of a wider move to smarten up Tesco stores in the eyes of consumers . Show us your moves : The supermarket giant has encouraged employees to dance in the store in whatever style they see fit . Other healthy tips are to have walking meetings or start running on the spot while at work . One suggested that slimmer employees can work faster and are less likely to be off sick , according to the Sun . The insider said : 'Let 's be honest , trim workers are less likely to take days off sick , plus they can stack shelves more quickly than fat ones . Stay in shape : Tesco 's new boss Dave Lewis . The supermarket has encouraged its staff to get fit . 'But this also ties in with attempts to smarten up Tesco stores . Healthy workers will give a more appealing look than a bunch of sweaty , overweight workers wheezing around the aisles . ' Among the ways to get fit and healthy , according to Tesco 's post , is to 'encourage your colleagues to have walking meetings – get outside in the fresh air to help boost your steps and your creativity ! ' It also states : 'Dancing can be an excellent way of keeping fit – it ’ s great fun and anyone can do it . And there are so many different types , there ’ s bound to be a style out there for you ! ' The bizarre tips continue for when workers are at home . Employees have been told to run up and down stairs in the ad breaks of their favourite TV shows so they do not become couch potatoes . A spokesman for Tesco said : 'Colleagues asked us to help them think about their health and we are happy to lend a hand with some ideas to stay active . '
It has been suggested the advice is part of move to smarten up convenience stores . an advertisement says ' fat , overweight customers ' are putting shoppers off . Among the advice tips is to get customers in stores or have charity meetings .