If you are concerned about the health of your employees and people have become more and more interested in being more active, then the Sample Physical Activity Policy compiled by Lighten Up Lancaster might be for you. Click here to download a Sample Physical Activity Policy.

Some of the highlights are:

Building physical activity breaks into meetings
Examples include facilitated activities such as stretch breaks or icebreakers

Identifying physical activity opportunities
Examples include provision of map with walking routes and local attractions; identification of recreational and exercise facilities; organization of walking groups and other group activities.

Supporting schedules to allow physical activity
Examples include flexible work schedules; longer lunch breaks to allow activity; as well as scheduled and/or facilitated stretch breaks integrated into meeting agendas.

Providing encouragement from group leadership to engage in physical activity
Examples include community promotion of healthy lifestyles; employee leadership promoting physical activity for employees; group leadership being role models for physical activity.