Video game giant Valve, the studio behind Counter-Strike and Steam, has sought out a former Olympian in an effort to help improve the overall health and general well-being of its employees.

Geekwire reports that Valve has been working with Ja'Warren Hooker, who was part of the American sprinting team at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, for more than two years now. Hooker now runs a corporate personal training company and sends his squad of trainers to Valve's offices in Bellevue for regular fitness sessions.

Ja'Warren Hooker

Valve even has a dedicated workout area where employees can take part in various workout regimens and exercises, including yoga, pilates, and meditation. The program is already paying off.

"A happy and healthy employee is always a better thing to have," Hooker told the site. “We've just seen a lot of transformation, physically and mentally, at Valve."

For its part, Valve boss Gabe Newell said the company is always looking into how it can help its employees live healthier, more fulfilling, and productive lives.

"Like many companies in the tech industry, Valve employees work long hours, have a lot of stress, and need to manage the demands of both their personal and professional lives," Newell said. “We're always looking for ways to improve the quality of life for both our employees and their families."

Hooker's fitness program isn't exactly traditional. Mental challenges are combined with physical workout routines. One example is a drill where employees must solve a maze or a Where's Waldo challenge while performing push-ups or boxing.

Newell went on to say that employees are flocking to Hooker's workout services, noting that the fitness program represents the second-most popular Valve employee benefit. Number one, perhaps unsurprisingly, is Valve's yearly all-expense paid trip to Hawaii.

For lots more on this fascinating story, be sure to read Geekwire's full report.