Walk With A Doc
Shawnee Park
At Iroquois Park, Shawnee Park and the Parklands of Floyds Fork,
people are lacing up their tennis shoes and hitting the trails. But
their walking companions are not family, friends or pets – they’re
doctors.
Parklands of
Floyds Fork
Beginning this May, Louisvillians can “Walk With A Doc” on the
second Saturday of each month at the Parklands, the third
Saturday at Iroquois and the fourth Saturday at Shawnee. Every
walk begins at 10 a.m. with a physician giving a brief informational
talk on health and wellness. Then the group goes for a walk of
about 45 minutes, covering 2 ½ to 3 miles over flat ground.
Individuals are welcome to walk a shorter distance based on their
comfort level. In addition, Jewish Hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation
team offers free blood pressure checks and educational materials
that walkers can take home with them.
“Walk With A Doc strives to create a community of walkers so that
they will connect with like-minded individuals and encourage each
other,” said Jesse Adams, MD, a cardiologist with Medical Center
Cardiologists who founded the program in Louisville as governor
of the American College of Cardiology’s Kentucky chapter. “Our
goal is to get people moving and inspire them to become more
active throughout the week.”
Walk With A Doc is free and open to people of all ages and abilities.
Walking programs are a low-impact way to be physically active and
are generally safe for people with orthopedic and heart conditions.
For information on upcoming dates, visit
www.walkwithadoc.org/our-locations/louisville.
Benefits of Physical Activity
The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of
physical activity daily, and brisk walking counts. What are the
proven benefits of moderate physical activity?
Boosts mental wellness
Iroquois Park
JEFFERSON
COUNTY
Improves physical wellness
Enhances the immune system, decreases cancer and heart disease
risk, lowers blood pressure, increases good cholesterol
Prolongs optimal health
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Improves circulation
Keeps weight under control
Helps in the battle to quit smoking
Prevents bone loss
Boosts energy level
Helps you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly
Improves self-image
Increases muscle strength
Reduces risk of stroke
Helps delay or prevent chronic illnesses and diseases
associated with aging
Source: www.heart.org
Relieves tension, anxiety, depression and anger; improves mental
acuity and memory
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