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WalkingWorksSM

Walking Works

WalkingWorksSM is a Blues approach to physical activity. Rather than asking you to set aside a big part of your busy day for exercise, WalkingWorks encourages you to find opportunities to walk more every day and provides the tools you will need to track your progress.


The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports reports that walking one mile burns about 100 calories, depending on the level of the walker's intensity and speed.


According to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, brisk walking, on a regular basis, can:


  • Decrease your risk of a heart attack
  • Decrease your chances of developing diabetes
  • Help control your weight
  • Improve your muscle tone
  • Promote your overall sense of wellness

Getting Started

WalkingWorks Materials Available on CD-ROM

We now offer a CD-ROM to groups with 10 or more interested in starting a WalkingWorks program. The CD-ROM contains materials that groups can use to launch their own WalkingWorks program, including:


  • A WalkingWorks guide, containing all the information necessary for participants to create personal walking programs and set their own goals
  • Sample WalkingWorks print materials
  • Tips on how to communicate the program to employees or other participants

One CD-ROM and resource guide per group is available.


Order a copy of the CD-ROM and resource guide by e-mailing walkingworks@bcbsm.com or calling the Community Affairs Hot Line at 800-733-2583.


Note: BCBSM will not incur the costs associated with program incentives or printing these materials. We are providing these materials for you to adapt them to your own use.

Walking Tips

Questions? Contact Us!

If you have questions about the WalkingWorks program or materials, please call the Blues Community Affairs Hot Line at 800-733-2583, or e-mail us at walkingworks@bcbsm.com.