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In a recent study, 69% of Canadians reported they walk for exercise.* This makes walking the most popular sport activity. Introducing a Pedometer Challenge at your workplace is a great way to raise awareness of regular physical activity and promote healthy active living among employees.
The Pedometer Challenge Toolkit provides resources for workplaces to help organize a challenge. Information on why it is important, what the benefits are and how you organize one, are all included. York Region Community and Health Services can provide further consultation through their Workplace Wellness Program. The program also has pedometer lending kits available to help you get started. Check out the resources below and increase how far you walk.
Health professionals recommend we walk at least 10,000 steps daily to achieve health benefits. How far do you walk?
Pedometer Toolkit Resources
Pedometer Challenge Toolkit: Print all option
Individual Listing of Toolkit:
Pedometer Toolkit Table of Contents
Why a Pedometer Challenge?
Pedometers – How they work?
Guideline for Coordinators
Guideline for Participants
Pedometer Announcement - Poster One Poster Two
Pedometer Challenge Registration
Sample Voicemail Announcement
Sample Voicemail Conclusion
Sample Emails: Start # of Steps Other Activities
Daily Walking Log Sheet
Participant Waiver Form
Step Conversion Chart
Creating a Supportive Environment
Participants Evaluation
Coordinator's Evaluation
Additional Resources
Addtional Physical Activity Resources:
General Physical Activity Resources
Active 2010 provides additional resources for a Pedometer Challenge.
*Source: 2003 Canadian Community Health Survey (Stats Canada)
For more information, or to speak with a Public Health Nurse, please contact
York Region Health Connection at 1 800-361-5653
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