Physical Activity

Promoting physical activity in the workplace is essential for several reasons, such as preventing or managing certain chronic illnesses, increasing productivity, and building community morale when done together. Further, physical activity and mental well-being are related, thus making it crucial to encourage. Listed below are some helpful guides, factsheets, videos, and resources to utilize in the workplace.

Policies, Guides, and Toolkits:

CDC Resource Guide: Physical Activity Breaks for the Workplace

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (Second Edition)

Factsheets and Infographics:

CDC Health Benefits of Physical Activity for Adults

NASA DeskFit: 20 Essential Desk Exercises You Can Do Without Leaving Your Office or Home Workspace

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: What’s your move?

Videos and Podcasts:

Move Your Way: Tips for Getting Motivated

Move Your Way: Tips for Busy Days

Additional Resources:

• American Lung Association shares valuable advice on how employers can get their employees more physically active. Learn more at: American Lung Association: Improve Employee Fitness and Morale While Giving Back to the Community
• The CDC provides free walking campaign tools for employers to promote a healthy workplace amongst employees. Explore more here: CDC Worksite Walking Campaign Tools
• The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Move Your Way program offers a free personalized activity planner and tracker. For more information, please visit: Move Your Way: Activity Planner
• Washoe County Health District offers employers useful insight on how to increase physical activity among employees. Visit their website to learn more: Washoe County Health District: Physical Activity