ABOUT NATIONAL WALK TO WORK DAY 2010
Did you know that walking to work improves productivity and reduces absenteeism?
Walking is a free, easy way to improve health and manage your weight. And while slimming the waistline, it also trims your carbon footprint.
Walking to work has the added benefits of making you more alert and more productive at work and can help banish feelings of depression or anxiety.
National Walk to Work Day is an annual event being held on Friday, 1 October 2010 involving workers and workplaces around the country. Now in its 12th year, Walk to Work Day helps workplaces to support their employees to include regular walking in their daily routine.
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If you can't walk all the way, use public transport and get off the bus, train, tram or ferry a few stops earlier and walk the rest of the way to work.
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If you must drive, leave the car at least a kilometre from your destination and walk the rest of the way.
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Take a half-hour walk at lunchtime and where possible use the stairs.
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If you are required to sit a lot at work, get up and walk around at least once every hour.
This year, individuals can Pledge to Put their Feet First and win one of two walking holidays thanks to Wotif.com and Wotflight.com. Or, win a new pair of Rockport shoes valued at approximately $200.
From HR Managers to CEO's, business leaders who are looking for ways to support staff and improve productivity by encouraging regular exercise can register as a Walking Workplace. Once registered online, organisations will receive Walk to Work Day posters and e-newsletters with motivational tips for employees, and ideas on how their workplace can become more walking-friendly. They will also be formally recognised as a Walking Workplace with a certificate and their logo will appear on the official walk.com.au website.
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