Ideas, Resources and Examples

Wondering where to begin? Here are some initiatives that have been successful in other workplaces.  Keep in mind that the best ideas for your company will come from your own employees.

Ideas

• Stair walking initiatives
• Physical Activity Tip of the Month
• Seasonal Activities
• Bike to Work Program
• "Play at work" Program (sports/gaming equipment onsite)
• Fitness DVD lending library
• Onsite yoga or pilates
• Dance classes 
• Self-Defense or Martial Arts classes
• Strength Training Classes
• Walking Meetings

Resources

• Stretching at work
• Stairway to Health
• Physical Activity Tool Kit

Examples

Alias Systems Corporation (Toronto) employees field their own hockey team as well as baseball and ultimate frisbee teams that compete in local Leagues.

Bank of Montreal branches and departments sponsor a variety of employee sport teams including softball, slo-pitch baseball, touch football, dragonboat racing, a volleyball tournament and an annual employee curling competition (called the FunSpiel).

The Law Society of Upper Canada offers secure bicycle parking and shower facilities for commuters.

Source: Yerema, Richard W. (2006). Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Mediacorp Canada Inc. Toronto.

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Tools for Being Active at Work