Get moving!
Below are six easy ways to incorporate more walking into
your day:
If you spend a large portion of
your day sitting, you're not alone.
2. Schedule a walk with the family after dinner.
6 ways to add steps to your day
Inactivity is one of the key factors
contributing to the nation's high
rate of obesity and its related
health effects. Research shows 50
to 70 percent of people spend six or more hours a day sitting,
and 20 to 35 percent spend four or more hours a day watching
TV.
This type of inactivity - or 'sitting disease' - can lead to serious
health conditions. For example, nearly 35 percent of U.S.
adults are obese, and obesity-related conditions including
heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and certain types of
cancer are among the leading causes of preventable death.
The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the U.S. is
$147 billion. Annual medical spending on an obese patient is
estimated to be $1,429 higher than it is for a person of normal
weight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
While those figures are discouraging, there is one easy
solution that could have a profound impact.
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1. Take a walk with a coworker at lunchtime or schedule a
walking meeting.
3. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
4. Walk to see a colleague rather than call or e-mail.
5. Get off the bus or train one stop early on your way to
work.
6. Start or join a walking or hiking group.
Walking is one of the simplest, least expensive and most effective
ways individuals can improve their health. It does not require any
special skills, expensive equipment or a gym membership.
By getting just 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, such as a brisk
walk, at least five times a week, you could realize significant health
benefits. Walking has been shown to lower the risk of developing
cardiovascular disease, hypertension and Type 2 diabetes, improve
muscle, bone and joint health, maintain a healthy weight, lead to
better sleep and provide a mental boost.
So don't just sit there and let the cool weather go to waste. Take steps
to a better you, and see how walking does work!
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