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Welcome to Walking Works 2018!



Introduction

As part of the County of Fresno's wellness campaign, employees are encouraged to voluntarily participate in the “Walking Works!” challenge. Walking is low-impact and can ease you into a higher level of fitness and health. The health benefits include helping to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol), raise high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (“good” cholesterol), lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of and manage type 2 diabetes, manage weight, and improve mood. Click here for a short video on the benefits of walking.

Participation is voluntary, and participants walk on their own time.  However, employees are advised to wear a pedometer all day long to count steps including at home (morning/evening) and during the lunch hour.

Report Your Steps

Click here to report your steps. Employees will report how many steps they walk each day by completing a short online survey.

Why wear a pedometer? How many steps? Watch this short video from Bob Sallis, MD.

Anthem Blue Cross has donated 3,000 pedometers for County of Fresno employees to use for the Walking Works! Challenge. There are also free pedometers you can download to track steps and routes on your smart phone. Search "free pedometer" on Google Play (Android) or App Store (iOS).

Competition 1: Help Fresno County Beat Tulare County!

 There are two trophies at stake: one for highest participation and one for highest average steps walked. Help Fresno County win both trophies this year by walking and recording your steps!

 

 Competition 2: Department Competition

Each department will be competing for highest participation and highest average steps walked. See the final results here.

 

Raffle Prizes!

To be entered into the raffle, simply report your steps online. Raffle prizes this year include Fitbits, gift cards, and more! Click here for raffle prize information.

 

2018 Walking Works! Lunchtime Walks

Walk with the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrative Officer!

Meet at 12:05 p.m. on the days and locations below:

  • Monday, April 23 - Supervisor Magsig, David of Sassoon Statue (Hall of Records)
  • Tuesday, April 24 - Dr. Verma, David of Sassoon Statue
  • Wednesday, April 25 - CAO Rousseau, David of Sassoon Statue
  • Thursday, April 26 - Supervisor Mendes, David of Sassoon Statue
  • Friday, April 27 - Walk with Your Department Day

 

Submit Your Pictures

Submit your 2018 Walking Works! Challenge pictures by clicking here. We'll post them daily - just click on the links at the top of the page.

 

 Additional Links:

Frequently Asked Questions
Department Walking Works! Champions List
Physical Activity Step Conversion Chart