Side Walk!
Walking sideways burns 78 percent more calories than
walking forward. Lateral motion takes extra effort by
putting your body to work in unfamiliar ways.
Walk Away From
Trouble
A study done at the University of Pittsburgh found that
postmenopausal women who had walked regularly for more
than a decade, avoided heart disease, falls, hospitalization
and surgeries far more successfully than their inactive
peers.
Do You Have A Need
For Speed?
Quick! Check out this web site: www.racewalk.com
A Walker's Motto
Always be prepared. Keep a pair of your old walking
shoes in your car. You never know when you'll have the
opportunity to squeeze in a 10-minute walk.
Why Weight?
A weight gain of 11 to 18 pounds increases your risk
of heart disease by 25%. More than 25 pounds increases
your risk by 200%-300%!
Step’n Out!
The average person takes 9000 steps each day. In a lifetime
that is 3.5 trips around the Earth.
New Soles!
Your walking shoes should be replaced about
every 500 miles.
Special tip: Buy two pair of shoes to walk in. Wear
one pair to walk in regularly and wear the other pair
just on Sundays. When you begin to feel the difference
between the two pair of shoes, it's time to buy a new
pair. Now use your previous Sunday pair for your regular
walks and your new shoes as your Sunday pair.
Head For The Hills!
To increase body toning, cardiovascular fitness and
calorie burn, walk uphill.
Man's and Woman's Best Friend
Does your dog insist you take her (or him) for a walk?
Look for a retractable leash. It can help free up your
arms so you can keep pumping them, and that will help
you get as much or more benefit from your walk as Fefe
(or Fido)!
Keep on Walkin'
About 80% of hospital admissions are the result of bad
health habits such as leading a sedentary lifestyle.
Don't let yourself or some one you love become a statistic.
Get up, out and walking!
A Good Idea
Freeze your water bottle. It will melt slowly while
you walk so you'll have a constant supply of cold, refreshing
water.
More work, less
play?
Since 1970, working Americans have seen their leisure
time drop from 26 to 17 hours per week. A Walking Vacation
is a perfect way to fill this precious time. We make
all the plans! You sit back and relax!
Don't be a statistic!
Twenty-five percent of people who start an exercise
program quit the first week. Another 25% quit within
the first six months.
Roughing it!
Walking on a rough but level track requires 50% more
energy than walking on a paved road.
In The Fast Lane!
Do you know how fast you are walking?
To get a close estimate, count the number of steps you
take in one minute and divide by 30. For an example,
if you take 120 steps you would be walking about 4 m.p.h.
Fight The Fat!
Blend equal portions of nonfat yogurt with your favorite
salsa for a fat-free, low-calorie dressing for salads,
chicken and fish.
A Little Bit Goes
A Long Way
Your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer
and diabetes can be reduced just by taking the dog for
a walk, climbing the stairs, or by sweeping the driveway.
