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[What did your workplace do for National Walking Day? Let us know here, and we'll look to include your workplace story in an upcoming post! ]

Today is National Walking Day, sponsored by the American Heart Association. As the AHA states, “These days, we’re spending more time at work and sitting in front of a screen than ever before. We're becoming less active, which can increase our risk of heart disease, stroke and other diseases.”

KYTV: “Area businesses compete in Move Your Shoes step challenge.”

So how are various workplaces putting a new step in their day? From a sampling of news reports, it's clear that while different companies are implementing walk programs in different ways, many firms are stepping it up:

• Central Indiana: According to Fox 59, “companies are celebrating National Walking Day by encouraging employees to get moving. J.D. Byrider held a ‘Walk Your Dog at Work' event Wednesday morning. Dozens of workers brought family members and their pets to the Carmel location for a healthy start to the day. They also enjoyed a heart-healthy breakfast and free health screenings.” Video here.
• Missouri: In Springfield, MO, a “city-wide challenge is expected to increase awareness,” reports KYTV, and some 30 local businesses have signed up to compete in the Move Your Shoes Challenge.
• Albany, NY: WNYT.com reports that several companies will meet near the Capitol to walk collectively.
• Michigan: WWMT.com reports that “many local companies [are] holding walks during their lunch breaks.”
• West Virginia: WTOV9.com reports that  Companies and local residents are teaming with the Wheeling Hospital to get active.