Step Away From Your Desk!

The American Heart Association’s Start! Walking Program encourages companies to give employees an excuse to get away from their desks.

It's a pretty simple concept. Your company can set up walking routes around the office and celebrate and reward all employees who use them to go from a sedentary lifestyle to a more active one. It's a great way to get in some fitness, take a break and become more productive all at once!

Forward this letter to your HR contact or CEO. Or, if you'd prefer, you can fill out our Contact Us form, making sure to include:Your company name and contact information and the name of your HR manager

Once we receive your e-mail, one of our staff members will reach out to your HR manager to get things started.

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 Promotional Posters that help promote the walking program

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.

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:

1. Download the form.
2. 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.

 

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