Why do YOU walk?

Here at EMI Health, we take a walk every Wednesday afternoon with our coworkers; let's hear what they have to say about taking afternoon walks:

"I walk because it is a good way to reduce stress and it helps reduce the negative effects of sitting at a desk all day.  It’s a good way to get my blood flowing and get some exercise."

-Aaron Nelson

"To get fresh air, stretch my legs, give my eyes a break, get my vitamin D for the day, and when I come back to my desk, I have more energy to work. It feels like I have just begun the day."
-Georgina Banson

"It’s a really nice break in the day to get away from my desk, stretch my legs, clear my head, and be out in the fresh air!  Nice to chat with the others too!"
-Karie Green

"Usually, the last few working hours of the day seem to lag for me as I get more tired from already sitting most of the day in my chair.  Getting up to walk around for 15 minutes seems to re-energize me.   The walks also make me feel good personally, that at least I did some kind of physical activity for my body besides sitting at a desk all day.  I like getting some direct sunlight instead of sitting under the incandescent lights in my office all day.  I also hate the thought of getting blood clots in my legs from sitting hours and hours in a chair year after year.  Getting up and taking a quick walk gets the blood flowing again.  I have also met other people in the company that I would probably have never met otherwise. so getting to know other people is really nice."

-Dan Hunter

 I look forward to walking with these people each week. It's good exercise and even better company. Come join us or start walking with coworkers at your workplace!


EMI Health is a nonprofit organization that has been providing health benefits in the Intermountain West for 80 years. We currently provide medical, dental, and vision coverage to more than 150,000 members in Utah and Arizona. For more information, visit EMIHealth.com.