About this session
The Workplace Walking Group is a facilitated movement experience designed to help employees become more active during the working day without requiring specialist equipment, gym access or a high level of fitness.
Employees walk together at a comfortable pace while the facilitator introduces practical ways to build more movement into ordinary routines.
Depending on the selected format, the experience may include route familiarization, gentle mobility preparation, pace options, walk leadership, habit planning and a structured program for sustaining participation.
The program is suitable for office teams, hybrid workforces, campuses and operational workplaces with an appropriate walking route. It can be delivered outdoors, indoors or through a combination of both depending on the environment, weather and accessibility requirements.
This is not a competitive fitness challenge unless the employer specifically chooses to add optional tracking or team goals. The core experience is based on inclusive participation, social connection and creating a repeatable workplace movement habit.
What your people take away
- A guided workplace walk adapted to different movement levels
- Practical ways to add more walking to the working day
- Simple route, pace and participation options that make the group inclusive
- A repeatable structure for maintaining the walking habit after launch
- Greater connection with colleagues through a low-pressure shared activity
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What each length covers
30 minutes
30 Minutes — Get ready to walkParticipants get ready with options, gentle preparation and a route briefing.
- Get ready to walk
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Get ready to walk.
60 minutes
60 Minutes — The guided walkBuilds on the 30-minute session. Participants also complete a guided walk with accessible pace options.
- Get ready to walk
- The guided walk
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Get ready to walk and The guided walk.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Make walking work at workBuilds on the 60-minute session. Participants also plan walking meetings, indoor routes and ways around common barriers.
- Get ready to walk
- The guided walk
- Make walking work at work
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Get ready to walk, The guided walk and Make walking work at work.
2 hours
2 Hours — Keep it goingBuilds on the 90-minute session. Participants also agree an action plan, map routes and hand the group over to the workplace.
- Get ready to walk
- The guided walk
- Make walking work at work
- Keep it going
Covers all 4 parts.
Half day
Half Day — Everything in More DepthThe complete walking experience, with more walking time and walks repeated for different teams or shifts.
- Get ready to walk
- The guided walk
- Make walking work at work
- Keep it going
Covers all 4 parts.
Full day
Full Day — Walks for Several TeamsThe complete walking experience, repeated for different teams or shifts during the visit, with route mapping and a continuation plan.
- Get ready to walk
- The guided walk
- Make walking work at work
- Keep it going
Covers all 4 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
What’s covered
Get ready to walk
Every length- Welcome and optionsThe facilitator introduces the group and explains pace, route and accessibility options.
- Gentle preparationParticipants do simple standing preparation, with alternatives for anyone who prefers not to.
- Route and safety briefingThe group reviews the route, crossings, terrain, meeting point and return time.
The guided walk
60 minutes and longer- Walk togetherParticipants complete a guided walk with accessible pace options.
- Movement promptsThe facilitator adds practical prompts on posture, breathing and pace.
- Everyone includedFaster and slower groups stay connected along the route.
Make walking work at work
90 minutes and longer- Walking meetingsThe group explores walking meetings and calendar holds.
- Indoor optionsParticipants plan indoor routes for bad weather.
- Common barriersThe group discusses barriers to joining and how to remove them.
Keep it going
2 hours and longer- Action planParticipants agree the next walk, route ownership and how to communicate.
- Route mappingIn longer sessions, the group maps several routes of different lengths.
- Hand over to the teamThe workplace takes ownership so the group keeps walking after launch.
Tools and materials
- Route and safety briefing notes
- Walking group action plan
- Route map
Who it’s for
- Teams who want to move more at work
- All fitness levels
- Heart-health and wellbeing campaigns
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Workplace Walking Group
How long is Workplace Walking Group?
Workplace Walking Group runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 2 hours, half day or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers Get ready to walk. A 60-minute session adds The guided walk. A 90-minute session adds Make walking work at work. A 2-hour session adds Keep it going. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Can Workplace Walking Group be delivered online or in person?
It is delivered in person, at your site, in any country.
How do we book Workplace Walking Group?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Workplace Walking Group to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.