It’s no surprise that American workers have become sedentary as the nature of work has changed significantly over the decades. A recent study outlined in the New York Times concluded that over the last 50 years, American workers are expending an average of 120 to 140 fewer calories a day in physical activity. According to the study, the decline in caloric expenditures supplies a missing puzzle piece in the explanation for the rising rates of obesity.
There’s an old-fashioned form of exercise available to any company, of any size, with or without resources to commit to corporate wellness. It’s a walking program that’s safe, accessible and available to everyone, requiring little more than program coordination, communication and endorsement.
