Step up to the challenge this October

Sign up and join the annual Latrobe 10,000 Steps Challenge this October.

Workplaces, community groups and sports clubs from across Gippsland are encouraged to sign up and get their organisation walking at least 10,000 steps a day.

"COVID-19 has forced many of us to live, learn and work in different ways, but unfortunately social connection is often lacking," LCHS Health Promotion Officer Rob Preston said.

“It can be very easy to sit at your home desk all day long, and only get up to go to the bathroom or get a bite to eat. The added challenge of gym closures and community sports being on hold means we may be moving less than normal,” he said.

“By running this challenge, we hope more people will start to think about how they can sit less and move more, even during the COVID-19 environment. Better yet, we hope to see challenge participants sharing tips and a bit of friendly banter, encouraging each other to get their steps up.” 

All interested organisations can register for the challenge online, and then encourage people to sign up in teams of 6-10. The team with the highest stepping count will be awarded the prestigious ‘golden sneaker’ trophy and have bragging rights well into next year.

“Let’s see how many steps we can do each day,” Mr Preston said.

“Set your alarm half an hour early and take the dog or the kids (or both) for a walk. Make it a habit to walk off your lunch and finish the day with a walk, run or workout. Walking is free, everyone knows how to do it, and the only equipment you need is a good pair of shoes.”

The 2020 Latrobe 10,000 Steps Challenge is free to join and runs from 5 October until 1 November.

For more information and to register your organisation, email health.promotion@lchs.com.au or visit www.lchs.com.au/ten-thousand-steps

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