Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) System Alternatives
After nearly 30 years of service, the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system between Duke Hospital (Duke North) and Duke Clinics (South) has ceased operations. Hospital Administration in
cooperation with LIVE FOR LIFE invites you to "Take Ten" instead of riding the electric vehicle or alternative transportation.
How Does Take Ten Work?
This self-paced incentive program encourages Duke faculty and staff to participate in physical activity twice a day for 10 minutes at a time.
Online registration is required (participants must choose the Walk option).
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.
Participants may earn up to $260
LIVE FOR LIFE dollars.
Typically, an individual can expect to burn the following calories while walking 10-15 minutes at an intensity level of 3.0 mph.
- 150 lbs = 59 calories
- 170 lbs = 67 calories
- 190 lbs = 75 calories
- 200 lbs = 79 calories
- 210 lbs = 83 calories
- 220 lbs = 87 calories
- 230 lbs = 90 calories
- 260 lbs = 102 calories
For more information on calculating calories burned visit eHealth.
Walking Routes
Here are some alternate transportation options that will allow you to "Take Ten."
From Duke Clinic to Duke Hospital
Exit the old PRT lobby in Duke Clinics to enter the PRT walkway
Go past the Searle Center on your left
Go to the doors of Duke Hospital
From Duke Hospital to Duke Clinic
Exit doors from Duke Hospital
Go past the Searle Center on your right
Enter the old PRT lobby in Duke Clinics
** A round-trip on the walkway meets the requirements of the 'Take Ten' program.
Why Take Ten?
Studies have shown that brief periods of physical activity during the work day help reduce stress and tension. Click here for more specific benefits of walking.
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