Walking Program - How to Start a Walking Program - How to start a walking program at work - Walking Program Ideas This presentation provides great tips on how to start a walking program at work, at school, or any other organization. Walking is the best form of activity for so many people. Start a walking program today! With the raising rates of overweight and obese people in our society we have to step up for employee wellness. To run an effective business, I believe you need employees that will go the extra mile. Employees will start to think outside the box, once you allow them to exercise for a little while. Happier and healthier employees, that actually like their jobs will perform well and come up with some fantastic ideas. Why wait? Call today or go to www.everybodyfit.com for more information.

1. Great tips to get your company moving in
the right direction

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 Let your employees know that you are starting a
walking program on a specific date and time
 Send reminder emails/texts every two weeks or so
 Be sure to mention the incentives for joining your
walking program
Plant the seed

3. 
 A quality fitness tool will show your employees
that you care
 Contrary to popular belief, a quality pedometer or
accelerometer can cost as little as $6 - $8
 Go to www.everybodyfit.com for ordering
information or to learn more
Use a quality pedometer

4. 
 A free pedometer is the perfect way to kick off your
walking program
 Employees will flock to get a free, high-quality
pedometer
 In order to create a buzz, distribute a few
pedometers to employees prior to kicking off
walking program
Make the pedometer free

5. 
 Did you know…? The average person only takes
about 3,000 steps per day
 The 10,000-Steps-a-day program has been proven to
be effective in raising the activity level of
employees
 Ask the owner of EverybodyFit, LLC for a
free, custom-made 10,000 step program for your
company: mailto:jfogarty@everybodyfit.com
The 10,000 Steps-a-day
Program

6. 
 Giving your employees a 15-minute break to take a
walk will produce a happier workforce
 Happier employees will produce a greater return
on investment
 Only employees that wear their pedometers may
take the extra break
 Assign a specific time for employees to take the
walking break everyday (such as 1:45-2:00)
Allow a break for walking

7. 
 When a goal or milestone is met or an important
client has been landed, give employees a bonus 20-
minute freedom walk instead of celebrating with
fatty foods or high calorie beverages
Include bonus walks in
program
If you want to walk fast… walk alone, if you want
to walk far… walk together - African Proverb

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 Traditionally weekend days are much less active...
 Reserve one weekend day a month for employees
to meet to take a walk or a hike
 Allow employees to bring family
 Be respectful of employees who wish to get away
on weekends by keeping the weekend walks
completely voluntary and with no pressure
Create weekend walkers

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 Notify your walking group of upcoming charity
events
 A portion of your walkers may have a team that is
willing to participate
 Providing notices of charity events is a great way to
enrich and expand the walking program at work
Inform charity walkers

10.  We hope you enjoyed our tips for starting a
walking program!
 My name is James Fogarty. I am the
owner/operator of www.everybodyfit.com and I
look forward to working with you!
 If you have any questions or need help with your
walking program or purchasing pedometers or
accelerometers please call 860-305-3815 or email:
jfogarty@everybodyfit.com
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