Celebrate National Walking Day
Today is the day of the national march! The American Heart Association encourages you to walk for 30 minutes today, so take walking shoes and a buddy and hit the pavement! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all adults to earn 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) moderate intensity aerobic activity (ie, brisk walking) every week.
Research shows that walking regularly can improve health and increase lifespan. It can also help to maintain body weight, a lower risk of obesity, and improving mental well-being. In addition, it can help reduce your risk of osteoporosis, breast and colon cancer, and non-insulin (type 2) diabetes.
Challenge people in your life to increase their daily steps! Start with the implementation of the work running meetings and work your way up a run or 5K event. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, walking to ask a colleague a question instead of calling them, or be bold and replace with a dessert after dinner walk.
Did you know?
- Only 48% of adults get enough aerobic activity to improve their health
- in a study conducted by the CDC, 6 in 10 adults reported walking for at least 10 minutes in the previous week
- over 145 million adults now include walking through a physically active lifestyle
- Walkable communities involve more physical activity
Start your own walking club!
- Select your target audience: you walk with employees, friends, or both
- Set a time: this time makes the most sense for your target audience
- Select a route: draw a safe path which is close to those with whom you walk. You can even walk around your building
- Have a backup plan :. If time does not allow, try walking in a mall or indoor track
Sources: American Heart Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Council on Exercise, LifeWork EAP and Adventist HealthCare strategies. The Health Council of the week is for educational purposes. For medical advice, consult your doctor. Feel free to copy and distribute this health resource.
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