Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I be Physically Active at Work?

• Take the stairs whenever possible instead of the elevator
• Walk or cycle part or all of the way to work.
• Park an extra few blocks from work and walk the rest of the way.
• Get off a train or bus stop one or two blocks early and walk the rest of the way.
• Stand while talking on the telephone
• Drop the phone and walk to your co-worker's desk.
• Start a workplace walking club.
• Take an active lunch break, go for a walk or to a noontime fitness class at the local fitness center
• Plan errands that require walking during your lunch hour.
• Travel in walking shoes so you can use layovers to walk through the airport.
• Conduct a meeting with a co-worker while walking.
• Take a 10-minute walk around your building or outside during your morning and afternoon breaks.