10 REASONS TO WALK

http://www.runnersmalaysia.com.my/resource/articles/walking_ten_reasons_to_walk.pdf

1.Walking makes you feel good because it
•gives you more energy
•improves your mood
•increases confidence and stamina.
 

2.Walking reduces stress, helping you relax and sleep better
 

3.Walking improves your physical health
 

4.Walking helps you reduce the risk of:

•heart disease
•a stroke
•becoming overweight
•high blood pressure
•certain cancers, particularly bowel cancer
•diabetes that is not dependent on insulin
•osteoporosis
•arthritis
… and can help you recover from these conditions, or
help in their management.

5.Walking gives you a chance to meet other people, and it can help you feel part of your community.
 

6.Walking can be done by almost anyone and needs no special kit
You should aim for 30 minutes of brisk walking on most days of the week. 

Some tips for getting started …
•use the stairs instead of taking the lift
•get out for some fresh air at lunch time
•get off the bus a stop earlier
•park a little way off from where you're going
 

Some tips to keep you going …
•walk with a friend
•note your progress – see how much
easier you climb stairs
•try new places to walk.

7.Walking is free and can be done anywhere at anytime
You can build walking in to everyday life by  …
•walking the dog
•walking the children to and from school
•walking to get the paper or to post a letter
•taking a family stroll to 's witch off' and socialise.
 
8.Walking helps you see more of y our surroundings because you'll notice more, and you'll get to places you never knew about before.
 

9.Walking doesn't hurt , especially if you wear comfortable shoes to walk.
 

10.Walking saves you money when it saves you your bus fare or the cost of petrol.  It's also a great way to socialise for no cost at all.  

Walking helps the environment when you walk instead of taking the car .