Starting A Walking Program

Increasing your daily physical activity is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself and your family. Walking is especially good because it:

1. can be done anywhere
2. is inexpensive
3. is easy
4. is safe

Regular physical activity, such as walking, can provide many health benefits.

• Reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, arthritis and bone loss
• Strengthen bones and reduce osteoporosis
• Tone and strengthen muscles
• Increase flexibility in your joints, tendons and ligaments
• Burn extra calories for weight loss and weight management
• Relieve stress and tension
• Give you an over all feeling of good health and well-being