National Walk @ Lunch DaySM Turn a Working Lunch into a Walking Lunch

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) is gearing up for the Philadelphia region’s fourth annual National Walk @ Lunch Day on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Across the nation, Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® companies encourage employers, students, and state legislators to join together and wear comfortable walking shoes to simply take a walk at lunch. Tens of thousands of walkers participated in last year’s events across the country, and we hope to make this year an even bigger success.

This year, many of IBC’s customer groups will be joining a centralized walk in Center City Philadelphia. It’s a short walk, but a great way to kickoff a regular walking routine and to inspire one another to incorporate fitness into every day, a lifestyle that can make a difference in the overall health of a company’s employees.

When done briskly and on a regular basis, walking1 can:

  • decrease the risk of heart attack and type 2 diabetes;
  • control weight;
  • improve muscle tone;
  • reduce stress.

Do you need help getting started? You can find fitness tips and information1 at our new walking-inspired website: www.ibx.com/getwalking.

Located Outside of Center City Philadelphia?

Start planning your own walk!

Want to engage employees in better health and demonstrate a commitment to wellness? We’re offering a comprehensive National Walk @ Lunch Day toolkit that contains various materials to help employers of all sizes plan a successful event at any location.

For more information about IBC’s National Walk @ Lunch Day event, or for information about how to start planning your own, please contact your IBC account representative or worksite wellness coordinator.

Want to Learn More About Worksite Wellness?

National Walk @ Lunch Day takes place each April on the last Wednesday of the month, but the spirit of the event can be carried throughout the year. You can engage employees in healthier behavior and demonstrate a commitment to wellness. Learn how to implement an IBC worksite wellness program, and view a variety of other employer toolkits that can help you deliver programs such as Stress Awareness and the Maintain, Don't Gain Health Improvement Challenge.

1Consult your doctor before participating in physical activity that is new or strenuous for you. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises: ”activity that requires moderate effort is safe for most people. But if you have a chronic health condition such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, or other symptoms be sure to talk with your doctor about the types and amounts of physical activity that are right for you.“