Take Ten "Energize Your Work Day"
Increase your flexibility, improve your cardiovascular health, or increase your strength with the Take Ten "Energize Your Work Day" Program.
This self-paced incentive program encourages Duke faculty and staff to participate in physical activity twice a day for 10 minutes at a time. Participants may earn up to $260 LIVE FOR LIFE dollars.
Online registration is required, and three activity options are available. Participants must choose among the Take Ten Stretch, Walk or Strength options. Various guides and resources are available online for each activity.
Keep track of how often you Take Ten by completing the provided log sheets. When a log sheet is complete, record your progress online to receive LIVE FOR LIFE dollars, which may be used to purchase items from the LIVE FOR LIFE store. The programs are divided into five separate levels of achievement, which include an increasing number of Take Ten sessions.
Why Take Ten?
Studies have shown that brief periods of physical activity during the work day help reduce stress and tension. The simple exercises involved with Take Ten "Energize Your Work Day" will awaken your senses and refresh your mind, helping to increase productivity for the remainder of the day.
More specific benefits are listed for each activity option.
Take Ten is also a great way to get to know your co-workers better, since all activity options can be done not only individually, but in groups.
Sponsored by LIVE FOR LIFE