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 idea is part of move to smarten up Tesco stores.
Industry insider says 'sweaty, overweight workers' are putting shoppers off.
Among the advice tips is to get dancing in stores or have walking meetings.