October—November 2017 Challenge: Why walk? Why not!
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity each week. The guidelines also recommend that children and adolescents be active for at least 60 minutes every day. Following these guidelines can contribute to overall health, and decrease the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer or diabetes.
The challenge is simple, track your steps or minutes you spend walking per day!
“So the recommendations say 150 minutes of exercise every week, what does that actually mean?”
150 minutes per week spread between 7 days is only about 22 minutes per day!
10 minutes at a time twice a day is fine too!
Walking is a great way to get the physical activity needed to obtain health benefits. Walking does not require any special skills. It also does not require a gym membership or expensive equipment.
Why not! Add walking as part of your daily routine.