No Elevators Day is an annual initiative of the Now We Move campaign, encouraging people to skip the elevator and take the stairs instead. This simple action promotes daily movement, raises awareness of physical inactivity, and reminds us how small lifestyle changes can have a big impact on our health.
On April 30, schools, workplaces, and communities across Austria will join the movement—will you?
Why Join No Elevators Day?
Joining No Elevators Day (NED) is a simple yet powerful way to promote daily physical activity and raise awareness about the dangers of inactivity. By choosing the stairs over the elevator, we make small but meaningful changes that contribute to a healthier lifestyle. NED is an opportunity for schools, workplaces, and communities to come together, challenge themselves, and inspire others to move more. Whether through fun competitions, awareness campaigns, or personal commitments, participating in NED encourages active habits, boosts well-being, and highlights how everyday choices can have a lasting impact on our health. Choosing the stairs over elevators not only helps you be more active during your day, but also decreases excessive use of electricity!
Who Can Participate?
Everyone! Whether you’re an individual, a school, a workplace, or an organization, you can take part in No Elevators Day in your own way. There are no special requirements—just a commitment to taking the stairs and inspiring others to do the same!
How to Get Involved?
Taking part in No Elevators Day is easy and fun! Here are some ideas to make the most of the day:
- The Stair Challenge – Track how many steps you take throughout the day and challenge friends, colleagues, or classmates to see who climbs the most!
- Decorate the Stairs – Add motivational messages, fun facts, or even learning activities like math problems or short stories to each step.
- Active Breaks – Use the stairs for short movement breaks, doing quick exercises like stair lunges, jumping jacks, or stretches.
- Step-Counting Competition – Organize a friendly contest at work, school, or home to see who can rack up the most steps. Offer small rewards for participation!
- Teacher & Staff Challenge – Educators and office teams can set an example by skipping the elevator for the whole day.
- Awareness Campaign – Put up posters near elevators and staircases to encourage people to take the stairs.
- Social Media Challenge – Share photos or videos of your stair-climbing efforts using #NoElevatorsDay and inspire others to take part.
- Outdoor Stair Adventure – Plan a walk or hike that includes outdoor staircases, like a visit to a local landmark or scenic viewpoint.
Make your No Elevators Day event even bigger by sharing it on social media! Whether you’re climbing stairs at work, organizing a school challenge, or hiking to a scenic viewpoint, let others see how you’re getting involved.
- 📸 Post photos and videos of your event.
- 📍 Tag your location to show where the movement is growing.
- 🏷️ Use hashtags for bigger reach: #UseTheStairs #NoElevatorsDay
📩 Want to organize an event or get involved? Contact us at info @ euactive.org to receive materials and support. You will also be able to register your event on the official website of ISCA for greater visibility and international reach!
