The following may be numbered from 10 to 1, however they are all, in and of themselves, viable reasons to implement an activity based wellness program!

Reason #10 -You gain about two hours of life for every hour of regular exercise.

Reason #9 - To STOP weight gain – add 2,000 more steps (20 - minute walk) and eat 100 fewer calories.

Reason #8 -2 ,000 extra steps per day will result in a weight loss of 10 lbs during a year, even if you change nothing else!

Reason #7 - 2 ½ hours of brisk walking a week (about 20 minutes a day), can reduce your belly by about an inch in four weeks.

Reason #6 - Extra pounds are linked to hypertension and may cause heart disease….walking 30 minutes a day has been shown to reduce the risk of a heart attack by 37%.

Reason #5 - On average, women who walk 10,000 steps a day have waist and hip measurements that are more than 4 to 6 inches less than those who walk just 6,000 steps a day.

Reason #4 - Every 10 seconds one person dies of diabetes and in that same 10 seconds, two more people develop the disease. Proper diet and exercise can help to lower high the risks associated with Diabetes.

Reason #3 - Encouraging walking with a child will help impact the growing problem of childhood obesity  while enjoying time with a loved one!

Reason #2 - Walking requires no prescription, can be done almost anywhere, helps manage weight, control blood pressure, lowers risk of stroke, strengthens muscles, bones and joints and helps lower stress and improves sleeping!

And the #1 Reason - You can demonstrate to your team members that their employer cares about their personal and family wellness. Healthy employees help to create a healthier work environment that benefits everyone. Wellness programs can not only reduce cost but they can also act as a retention tool as well.

So, take a minute and choose the most important reason(s) for YOUR organization. 

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