Workplace Walking Stories

"We enjoy walking to work because it lets us get to know our community, observe gardens, keep in tune with the seasons and meet all the cats, dogs and birds along the way. Walking is a great stress breaker, not only is it good exercise, it helps you prepare for the day ahead and wind down on the way home."

Robert, Bendigo

Walking is a great way to beat stress and sedentary behaviour at work. Incorporating walking into your routine makes your day at work more fun, social and pleasant. It also gives you better health AND save you (and your organisation) money in the long run. Click here for more information about workplace walking.

Walking works wonders	Jenna gets a good workout at work. She's found simple ways to keep herself moving while catching up on the latest news and happenings around the office!
Walking to work	Mark decided to leave his car at home. He catches the train and walks to work instead. Read about his stress free journey and low-carb lifestyle!
Walking meetings	Philip is the CEO of a large community health service. He recommends walking meetings as a great way to open up discussions with staff, get some fresh air and get to know the neighbourhood where he works, all at the same time.
	At a recent whole day meeting, Mal took his colleagues on a 20 minute walking meeting. This helped to break up the day, get people moving and keep the conversations going!
	Getting up and out happens regularly in Leon and Malcolm's office. Finding the stairwell (to heaven) may however, take a little extra encouragement!
Take the stairs	Stair climbing beats the 'flat bottom blues'. Here's an easy way to get moving at work, share a few laughs and maybe even lose a few kilos!
Walking / catching public transport to meetings	Karen walks and catches public transport to attend external work meetings. She's done this in London, Glasgow and is now doing the same in Melbourne.
Banishing 3.30-itis	Feeling like a nap at work? Reaching for something to get you through the rest of the day? Michelle and her work mates take a daily 5 minute power walk to beat the mid-afternoon slump.
Lunchtime walking group	Baw Baw Shire has a weekly lunchtime walking group for its staff. It's free, fun and easy to organise.