It’s National Walk Day – time to get movin’! National Walk Day is sponsored by the American Heart Association to encourage everyone to start walking – one of the easiest healthful things you can do. Why? Heart disease is the country’s No. 1 killer. Walking, exercising, or increasing your activity level by as little as 30 minutes a day can significantly reduce your risk by up to 30%! Simple, huh? Look at some of the benefits that you’ll receive from starting a walking program:
– Reduce your risk of heart disease
– Improve blood pressure
– Improve blood sugar
– Improve cholesterol/lipid profile
– Enhance your mental well-being
– Reduce your risk of osteoporosis
– Reduce your risk of breast & colon cancer
Wow, that’s alot of good stuff! What are you waiting for? Lace up and get out.
If you need some guidance & motivation, check out Prevention’s Complete Book of Walking:
