SGGS - Fitness

Question 1

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) define fitness as…

Answer 1

“the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and respond to emergencies”.

Question 2

Healthy adults should engage in at least ___ minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity ___ days per week, and muscle-strengthening activities at least ___ days per week.

Answer 2

30 minutes
five days
two days

Question 3

An average adult obtains only ___ minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity a day.

Answer 3

6-10 minutes

Question 4

Physical inactivity is responsible for___%, ____% and ____% cases.

Answer 4

30% of ischemic heart disease
27% of type 2 diabetes
21-25% of breast and colon cancer

Question 5

Lack of physical activity can also increase the odds of
having a ___ by ___% and shave off ___ years of life. It is a leading risk factor for mortality, accounting for ___% of deaths worldwide

Answer 5

stroke
20-30%
3-5 years
6-9%

Question 6

____% of our time is spent indoors.

Answer 6

90%

Question 7

Just____hours of moderate-intensity physical activity per week can reduce overall mortality risk by nearly ___%.

Answer 7

2.5 hours

20%

Question 8

Sitting burns ___ fewer calories per hour than standing, and sitting more than ___ per day is associated with a ___ year lower life expectancy.

Answer 8

50 fewer
3 hours
2-year

Question 9

STAIR ACCESSIBILITY AND PROMOTION

In projects of 2 to 4 floors, at least one common staircase meets the following requirements:

Answer 9

• Stairs are accessible to regular building occupants during all regular business hours.
• Throughout the space, wayfinding signage and point-of-decision prompts are present to encourage stair use (at least one sign per elevator bank).

Question 10

STAIRCASE DESIGN

In projects of 2 to 4 floors, at least one common staircase meets the following requirements:

Answer 10

• Located within 25 ft of the main project entrance, main entry check-point (e.g., welcome/reception desk), the edge of its main lobby, or edge of its main welcome area.
• Clearly visible from the main project entrance, main entry check-point (e.g., welcome/reception desk), the edge of its main lobby, or edge of its main welcome area, or are located visually before any elevators present upon entering from the main entrance.
• Stair width set at a minimum of 56 inches between handrails, or width allowable by local code.

Question 11

FACILITATIVE AESTHETICS
In projects of 2 to 4 floors, both common stairs and paths of frequent travel display elements of aesthetic appeal by incorporating at least 2 of the following throughout:

Answer 11

• Artwork
• Music
• Daylighting using windows or skylights of at least 10.8 ft² in size
• View windows to the outdoors or building interior
• Light levels of at least 215 lux when in use
• Biophilic elements

Question 12

ACTIVITY INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

At least two of the following are implemented for all full-time employees:

Answer 12

• Tax-exempt payroll deductions relating to active transportation (e.g., a subsidy to purchase a personal bicycle) or mass transit (includes public transportation) use. Direct subsidies of an equivalent amount are also acceptable
• Meaningful reimbursements or incentive payments (including non-monetary) offered for every 6-month period that an employee meets a 50-visit minimum to a gym or physical activity program
• A meaningful subsidy offered at least yearly towards participation or membership costs for fitness activities such as races, group fitness classes, sports teams, fitness centers, training centers, gyms, or studios. Direct subsidies of an equivalent amount are also acceptable
• A meaningful subsidy offered at least yearly towards the cost of an annual bicycle share membership
• No cost or discounted physical activity opportunities or memberships, in which it can be demonstrated that 30% of occupants have utilized on a regular basis (at least weekly) over the last six months.

Question 13

FITNESS PROGRAMS

The following is offered from a qualified professional at least once a month:

Answer 13

-Onsite fitness or training programs.

Question 14

FITNESS EDUCATION

Classes from a qualified professional are offered at least once every 3 months to cover the following:

Answer 14

• Different modes of exercise.
• Safe fitness techniques.
• Comprehensive exercise regimens.

Question 15

PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES
Sites in which the building takes up less than 75% of the total lot size provide at least one of the following within highly-trafficked areas, such as building entrances, public transportation stops, walking paths and plazas:

Answer 15

• A bench.
• A cluster of movable chairs and tables.
• A drinking fountain or water refilling station.

Question 16

PEDESTRIAN PROMOTION
To encourage more pedestrian activity, sites in which the building takes up less than 75% of the total lot size include at least two of the following in the outdoors:

Answer 16

• A water fountain or other water feature
• A plaza or open air courtyard
• A garden or other landscaped elements
• Public art

Question 17

NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIVITY

To encourage neighborhood connectivity and daily activity, at least one of the following requirements is met:

Answer 17

• The building address has a Walk Score® of 70 or greater
• At least four existing and publicly available diverse uses (listed in LEED BD+C: Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses, Appendix 1) are present within 0.5 mi of the main building entrance.

Question 18

SITE SPACE DESIGNATION FOR OFFICES

Spaces with more than 10 regular occupants provide complimentary access to the following:

Answer 18

-Dedicated exercise space that is at least 200 ft² plus 1 ft² per regular building occupant, up to a maximum of 4,000 ft².

Question 19

EXTERNAL EXERCISE SPACES
At least one of the following spaces is within 0.5 mi walking distance of the main project entrance with
complimentary access:

Answer 19

• A green space or park with playground features.
• A workout station or fitness zone.
• A trail network.
• An accessible body of water or public swimming pool.
• A gym, fitness or training center.
• A recreational field.

Question 20

BICYCLE STORAGE AND SUPPORT

The following are provided onsite or within 650 ft of the main project entrance:

Answer 20

• Basic bicycle maintenance tools, including tire pumps, patch kits and hex keys available for use.
• Separate and secure bicycle storage for at least 5% of regular building occupants, as well as short-term bicycle storage for at least 2.5% of all peak visitors.

Question 21

POST COMMUTE AND WORKOUT FACILITIES

The following are provided onsite or within 650 ft of the main project entrance:

Answer 21

• One shower with changing facility for the first 100 regular building occupants and one additional shower for every 150 regular building occupants thereafter.
• One locker for every 5 regular building occupants, or evidence that the lockers provided exceed demand by at least 20%.

Question 22

CARDIORESPIRATORY EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
Some combination of the following is provided in the interior fitness space free of charge, in a quantity that would allow use by at least 1% of regular building occupants and accompanied by instructions for safe use:

Answer 22

• Treadmills.
• Elliptical machines.
• Rowing machines.
• Stationary exercise bicycles.

Question 23

MUSCLE-STRENGTHENING EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
Some combination of the following is provided in the interior fitness space free of charge, in a quantity that would allow use by at least 1% of regular building occupants and accompanied by instructions for safe use:

Answer 23

• Multi-station equipment.
• Bench-press with a self-spotting rack.
• Full squat-rack.
• Pull-up bar.

Question 24

ACTIVE WORKSTATIONS
Some combination of the following is required for 3% or more of employees (minimum one), and are available for any employee to reserve or use:

Answer 24

• Treadmill desks.
• Bicycle desks.
• Portable desk pedal or stepper machine.

Question 25

PREVALENT STANDING DESKS

At least 60% of workstations feature one of the following:

Answer 25

• Adjustable height standing desk.
• Standard desk with desk-top height adjustment stand.
• Pairs of fixed-height desks of standing and seated heights (which need not be located adjacent to each other).