Today is the American Heart Association’s National Start! Walking Day. I challenge you to join me to grab your sole mate and carve out 30 minutes and take a hike walk! Why does the American Heart Association want us to walk?
Research has shown that the benefits of walking and moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day can help you:
- Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
- Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Improve blood lipid profile
- Maintain body weight and lower the risk of obesity
- Enhance mental well being
- Reduce the risk of osteoporosis
- Reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer
- Reduce the risk of non insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes
Now I really must go…
moonduster (Becky) says:
April 7th 2010I walk loads daily, but I’ll add in an extra walk today. :)
Jessica@HowSweet says:
April 7th 2010Hahah you always make me laugh! :)
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
April 7th 2010I walk at least twice daily…gotta love my dogs for that :-)
Marisa (Loser for Life) says:
April 7th 2010I was just thinking that I wanted to get out for a nice walk today! Thanks for giving me the added push :)
The Candid RD says:
April 7th 2010I LOVE your challenges!! I tweeted about this one. It’s great. I will join the challenge today. I am going to the zoo and I will be doing PLENTY of walking!
Trish @IamSucceeding says:
April 7th 2010I have started a 5K walk-it challenge and feel very empowered by it. =)
Jody - Fit at 52 says:
April 7th 2010Already been to the gym & done lots of jogging, hill jogging & elliptical! Walking is so easy & assessable. People just need to move! Let’s walk!
Linda Wilhite says:
April 7th 2010I’m committed to 10,000 Steps daily! It’s great for the heart & the waistline.
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
April 7th 2010My knees hate it when I do too much walking, but I’m with you in spirit. :)
Erika @ Dr. TriRunner says:
April 7th 2010You just made my day with the Brady Bunch. And it IS a sunshine day – at least here in Minneapolis. Finally!!! Running with my madre after work. We’re such over achievers. ;)
Naomi(onefitfoodie) says:
April 7th 2010hahaah that video make me smile! great way to start the day!, thanks joanna :)
kalli@fitandfortysomething says:
April 7th 2010i love walking! I think it has numerous benefits and allows me to have a glass of wine at night :)
Kelly says:
April 7th 2010I already walked for almost an hour today and didn’t even realize that the American Heart Association wanted me to. Go me!
april says:
April 7th 2010Ugh.. today I had to walk a million miles at school but not by choice! LOL I”M so lazy!
Yum Yucky says:
April 7th 2010I’ve been doing a 45 minute power walk everyday AFTER my sweaty cardio session. I’m gonna be extra sexy. sa-weeet!
uberVU - social comments says:
April 7th 2010Social comments and analytics for this post…
This post was mentioned on Twitter by CandidRD: Join the WALKING challenge!! http://bit.ly/bFVflK – Your heart will thank you…
empower me photo guy says:
April 7th 2010Walking is such a great form of exercise! It can be tough to find time to get out for a walk as often as we should but if you just think of how great you’re going to feel after all that fresh air and exercise you can give yourself the empowerment you need to get out there!
FatFighterTV says:
April 7th 2010Love the concept of this day!
OMG the Partridge Family!
Amy says:
April 18th 2010You just made my day with the Brady Bunch. And it IS a sunshine day – at least here in Minneapolis. Finally!!! Running with my madre after work. We’re such over achievers. ;)