Ideas > Individual Level: Ideas for You

• When you launch the initiative, put together an employee kit that includes a letter from management endorsing the program, Canada’s Physical Activity Guide, and an activity tracker or logbook.

• Start a physical activity closet filled with low-cost sport and activity equipment (e.g., basketballs, fitness bands, pylons, skipping ropes, Frisbees).

• Install a basketball net and keep basketballs on hand, so employees can play during breaks or before or after work.

• Do the Yoga @ Your Desk, Stretching @ Your Desk or Exercising for Your Hands and Wrists @ Your Desk videos on this website.

• Track your physical activity week by week on the Activity Tracker on this website.

• Buy one or two bikes and helmets for employees to use at work to get fresh air and sunshine or run errands.

• Organize “Activity Sampler Days” with varied physical activities for employees to try. Offer information to help connect them to community activities they enjoy.

• Provide opportunities for employees to train and become certified to lead stretch breaks or fitness classes.

• Produce or link to an active living screensaver with physical activity tips that employees can download.

• Help employees develop time-management skills. These skills can help employees make time for physical activity.

• Subsidize employee enrolment in community walking or running programs aimed at preparing for specific events.

• Subsidize memberships in recreation facilities or instructional classes.

• Arrange individual or group fitness assessments on site or at community facilities.

• Hire a certified fitness trainer to help employees train for a specific charity walk or run.

• Offer a weight management program at work that involves experts in both physical activity and nutrition.

Find out More

• Alberta Centre for Active Living, Active Living Screensaver: An easy-to-download selection of active living tips.

• Alberta Centre for Active Living, Physical Activity Log: Track your physical activity using this handy logbook.

• Canada’s Physical Activity Guide: This Public Health Agency of Canada publication tells you what you need to know about getting enough physical activity for health benefits.

• Provincial Fitness Unit: This organization can give you information about certification for fitness leaders.