The concept is simple. Companies set up “Start! Walking” routes in the workplace, encourage employees to use them, and celebrate and reward those employees who go from a sedentary lifestyle to a more active one.
Everyone wins. The employees are healthier and more productive, the company saves on healthcare costs, and fewer Americans are disabled or die from heart disease and stroke. When company leaders show their commitment to making health a priority, employees will follow.
The Start! Worksite Wellness Walking Program resource materials make participation simple. They include:
- Coordinator’s Guide, a step-by-step manual to make implementation easy
- Start! Window Decal that promotes your company’s participation
- Health Message Posters that help educate and motivate employees
- Walking Route Icons that direct employees along your walking route
- Mileage Tracking Tools that help employees track how far they walk
- Participant Milestone Trackers that help employees as they achieve milestones
- Walking Program Goal Posters that help walking groups track their progress
- Walking Program Promotional Posters that help promote the walking program
The American Heart Association will help employers recognize their employees who make changes that improve their quality of life and health. These people can be nominated by co-workers or can nominate themselves by filling out the application and listing personal achievements such as weight loss, lower blood pressure, more energy, etc. No change is too small, and every accomplishment is significant! Download the nomination form.
To Start! The Lifestyle Change Award Program in your Company:
- Download the form.
- Then, contact your local American Heart Association office to submit the form.
Remember, some winners of this award have the opportunity to be recognized at a local Start! Heart Walk.
To get the Start! Worksite Wellness Walking Program Kit, contact your local American Heart Association office for details. Our local teams are experts in getting your company on its way.
Or, contact us today to enroll your company in the Start! Walking Program.
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