National Walking Day

On the first Wednesday of April 2007, the American Heart Association launched the first annual National Walking Day to promote healthier lifestyles.

Did you know?

• Walking has been most popular form of exercise (1)

• People have been walking more since the pandemic (2,3)

• The average speed for the an adult is around 3.0 mph (4)

• Walking at 3.0 mph, it would take 346 days of continuous walking to walk around the world (24,901 miles —>8300 hrs)

National Stress Awareness Month:

Guess what else? Physical activity is known to improve mood & sleep, as well as decrease anxiety & depression!

Recommendations for walking:

150 min/ week total or 30 minutes x 5 days per week

Check out my previous walking posts below about walking:

Get some spring into your step and walk outdoors- Benefits of walking, Consideration for walking outdoors, Common Courtesies, & Safety Practices

National take a walk in the park day- fun facts

Building a healthier heart with cardio: making your heart stronger, benefits & guidelines

Action:

Take some time for yourself, or better yet, spread the word and grab a co-worker, buddy, or family member(s) and get out there and go for a 30 minute walk!

References:

1. https://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2008/sports/

2. https://www.planetizen.com/news/2021/10/114859-americans-walk-more-ever

3. https://www.statista.com/statistics/191984/participants-in-walking-for-fitness-in-the-us-since-2006/

4. https://www.healthline.com/health/exercise-fitness/average-walking-speed