Lanarkshire workplaces urged to join charity Paths for All's Step Count Challenge

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A challenge encouraging Lanarkshire workplaces to walk more in order to feel healthier and happier has been launched.Scotland’s national walking charity Paths for All is inviting businesses and charities of all shapes and sizes across the area to take part in its four-week Step Count Challenge this spring.It is hoped the event - which attracts thousands of participants every year - will encourage staff to walk, wheel and cycle more and sit less during the working day, keeping them active and connected to colleagues while improving mental, physical and social wellbeing.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Kevin Lafferty, chief executive officer at Paths for All, told Lanarkshire Live: “The workplace is where the majority of us spend a great deal of our day, so it’s incredibly important that we encourage staff to take a break from the screen, stretch their legs and put wellbeing at the forefront of their minds. “In today’s fast-paced world of work, shortcuts are all around us.

When in an office environment, colleagues still send emails instead of walking to each other’s desks - even though this short movement can make a big difference.“Walking is one of the simplest things we can do to improve our physical, mental and social health.