National Walking Day – Get Moving!
April 2, 2014Today is National Walking Day! Celebrate by lacing up your sneakers and get moving for at least 30 minutes!
Why Walking?
Research has shown that walking at least 30 minutes a day can help you:
- Reduce your risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
- Improve your blood pressure, blood sugar levels and blood lipid profile
- Maintain your body weight and lower the risk of obesity
- Enhance your mental well-being
- Reduce your risk of osteoporosis
- Reduce your risk of breast and colon cancer
- Reduce your risk of non-insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes
There really are so many benefits for such a simple activity!
Source: American Heart Association
