National Walking Day

Intro

A Happy National Walking Day to everyone 😎🚶🏽‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🌲🌳🌻🌹🌷. Have you been for a walk today? Getting the recommended amount of physical activity each week, such as walking, is linked to a lower rate of disease, stronger bones, stronger muscles and improved mental health.

First Wednesday in April

National Walking Day is celebrated in the United States on the first Wednesday in April. Regardless of which country you live in we can all celebrate the event and do it with friends or solo, anytime and basically anywhere.

Why go for a Walk?

It improves your health, mood and it helps prevent ailments such as type II diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

Did you Know?

Archaeologists maintain that when humans were nomadic groups, they would often walk great distances to stalk their prey. Walking is essentially, what humans are physically best at. We are the slowest runners, the worst swimmers and we can’t even fly but walking is very much part of what we are.

How Was the National WalKing Day Created?

The American Heart Association launched National Walking Day in 2007 as part of its efforts to promote healthy living.

Physical activity is one of the best ways to improve overall health and manage stress. 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. are sedentary for more than eight hours each day, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). This can have negative consequences on physical and mental health.

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, established National Walking Day in 2007. Celebrated annually on the first Wednesday in April, this event encourages people to move more throughout their day. Communities across the country are invited to take a walk – whenever, wherever it suits them and raise awareness of the benefits of movement. 

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National Walking Day Traditions

Go for a walk!
Take thirty minutes to an hour to get the blood pumping and the legs moving!

Do a racewalk or go for a run
They’re a great form of aerobic exercise.

Join a walking/ running club or join a walking/ running event near you
They’re a great way to get out, get the work done, and also meet fun people at the same time.

Sources

It’s National Walking Day
National Walking Day
The American Heart Association

Happy National Walking Day