Second Challenge — Get moving.
If you’re getting little or no physical activity now, it’s time to take that first step. Literally.
10 in ’10 with 10. Your second challenge is to commit to walking 10 minutes, 10 times per week, with 10 friends.
- Instead of a coffee break, take a walking break.
- Take 10 minutes for a brisk walk around the mall before you start shopping.
- Use 10 minutes at the end of your lunch break to walk off your meal.
Create a virtual walking club. If you can’t get together with 10 friends, set a time with friends to take a walk “together.” Send an email to get everybody started, and then meet back up with your virtual club by email after your walks.
Set up a walk-a-thon at work. Schedule one day a week where a group of two or three coworkers walk for 10 minutes, then “tag” the next group to start.
Be creative; add steps wherever you can.
Wellness resources for employers
Create a healthier workplace. Your employees are most likely to meet their weight loss and exercise goals when you provide a wellness-oriented environment where they receive support and encouragement.
10 in ’10 with 10 is GuideStone’s wellness challenge for you and your employees. We’ve created a personal goal tracking card to help you and your employees get started and posters to help them stay focused.
Help your employees on the road to fitness by:
- Scheduling a walk-a-thon around your building or property. Choose one day each week for a month. Have your employees sign up for a time to walk with two or three coworkers.
- Challenge employees to walk 10,000 steps. Have employees track their physical activity for the month and convert those to steps. An inexpensive pedometer is an easy way to track actual steps. Offer prizes to employees who log the most activity.
First Challenge — Ready? Set? Goal!
Setting goals is an important first step toward success. Your challenge is to create an action plan to achieve your 10 wellness goals for 2010. If you haven’t created wellness goals yet, there’s still time. Find out more about the first challenge!
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