Table 1.

Examples of HeartSteps activity suggestions with their corresponding contexts

Suggestion	Type	Time of day	Day of the week	Weather	Location
Is there anything better than weekend afternoons? You could enjoy the fresh air by taking a walk around your neighborhood!	Walking	Midafternoon	Weekend	Suitable for walking outside	Home
While eating at your desk can be tempting, lunch is your time for a much-needed mental break. Can you take a few minutes to stand & stretch?	Antisedentary	Lunch	Weekdays	Any	Work
This evening would be a good time for a challenge: a walk in bad weather. Bundle up & enjoy the outdoors!	Walking	Postdinner	Weekdays Weekends	Snow	Home
Have a long conference call today? Walking in place or pacing while you talk can keep you engaged and increase your step count!	Walking	Morning Midafternoon	Weekdays	Not suitable for walking outside	Work
When’s the last time you dusted? If you have 5 minutes, you could grab a feather duster & take a crack at those end tables!	Antisedentary	Morning Lunch Midafternoon Late afternoon	Weekdays Weekend	Any	Home
Have you been sitting at your desk all morning? Why not stand up & do some light stretches for 2–3 minutes? It will energize you for the rest of the day!	Antisedentary	Lunch	Weekdays	Any	Work