Home » OnTheGoSystems News » How Our Remote Team Stays Active and Inspired (Part VIII)
Work and Stories

How Our Remote Team Stays Active and Inspired (Part VIII)

June 30, 2025

Kathy Banach

Each year, our remote team members use the Body and Mind Movement (BAMM) program to invest in a physical or mental health activity of their choice. 

Here’s how some of our team members have used BAMM in recent months.

The Joy of Learning Something New

This year, a few team members used the Body and Mind Movement program to focus on learning and personal growth.

How Our Remote Team Stays Active and Inspired (Part VIII)

I’ve always wanted to play the electric guitar. I’m having fun figuring it out and playing music with a different vibe.

I wonder if my neighbors are having fun as well.

If you want to try a new hobby, the BAMM program just makes it possible, there are no excuses.

Andrés Cifuentes, PTC Technical Sales Specialist

Used BAMM to get an electric guitar

How Our Remote Team Stays Active and Inspired (Part VIII)

Learning French felt like both a fun challenge and a practical skill to develop — especially given the multilingual nature of our work at OTGS.

Slowly, I find myself picking up on French phrases in movies, music, or even on packaging. Although not easy, it’s a rewarding experience.

French lessons have become a weekly mental exercise I look forward to.

Itamar Ron, WPML Supporter

Used BAMM to learn French through weekly Zoom lessons

Rediscovering the Joy of Movement

Some team members used BAMM to reconnect with old hobbies and improve their skills.

How Our Remote Team Stays Active and Inspired (Part VIII)

This year I moved to Milan, which is very close to the Alps. I promised my girlfriend we’d go skiing, and I kept that promise.

I was able to see snow after so much time, challenge myself, and go beyond my limits.

When I got back home, I felt inspired and ready to do my best work to make our translations better and better.

Guido Ranieri, PTC Linguistic Expert

Used BAMM to go skiing for the first time in 20 years

How Our Remote Team Stays Active and Inspired (Part VIII)

I love tennis. It provides a great workout, reduces stress, and is a fun way to stay active.

The classes help me clear my mind, and taking part in a local tennis competition was a rewarding experience.

Tennis has increased my energy, helping me concentrate and manage tasks better.

Paola Mendiburu, WPML Supporter

Used BAMM to take tennis lessons

Building Strength, Inside and Out

The most popular use of BAMM? Fitness, in different forms. For the majority of our team, BAMM was the motivation to get moving — and stay moving.

How Our Remote Team Stays Active and Inspired (Part VIII)

I had neglected my body for some time, and I realized that I was feeling too old too soon, so I decided it was time to go to the gym and get my body moving.

I love how I feel at the end of my workouts. I can’t remember the last time I felt this flexible and strong. 

I sleep better, I eat better—the gym just improves my overall life.

Juan Antonio de Paco Moreno, WPML Compatibility Developer

Used BAMM to purchase a gym membership

How Our Remote Team Stays Active and Inspired (Part VIII)

I used to go to the gym and run a lot, but then life got busy. BAMM gave me the push to reinvest in my health.

I used BAMM to build a home gym, and I’m happy with every penny I spent on it. 

I’m proud that I’ve gained 11 kg of muscle since I started working out again. My energy levels are through the roof!

Ilyes Bourigua, WPML Compatibility Supporter

Used BAMM to a build a home gym

How Our Remote Team Stays Active and Inspired (Part VIII)

I took up TRX because it helps me physically (gets me stronger and gives me more stamina) but it’s also super fun to do and challenges me every single day!

The fact that I can eat more without remorse is a bonus!

TRX helps me relieve stress and disconnect from myself and recharge.

Alejandro Sanchez, Deputy Support Manager

Used BAMM to take up TRX, an intensive suspension training program

How Our Remote Team Stays Active and Inspired (Part VIII)

I’ve never been a gym person, but I started strength training because it helps prevent injuries, and I run long distances, which can be tough on the body (and we’re not getting any younger).

Also, my better half started going to the gym a few months ago, so it’s nice that we can share an extra activity together!

Physical activity is crucial for both our physical health and mental well-being. “Mens sana in corpore sano.”

Nicolas Viallet, WPML Compatibility Supporter

Used BAMM to purchase a gym membership

Different Goals, One Shared Intention

Whether it’s strength, peace of mind, or a new creative skill, our remote team continues to show that well-being isn’t one-size-fits-all. The BAMM program helps each person follow their own path to staying healthy and inspired.

Want to see how our team used BAMM last year? Check out Part VII!

Come Work With Us

Are you interested in working with a globally distributed team that encourages growth and advancement? Are you ready to harness the power of technology for a better future?

Take a look at our open positions