Join AARP for a Few Walks Around the Block
By: Source: AARP.org Date Posted: 2007-01-18 11:54:00-05:00
Who knew that walking briskly at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week, could dramatically improve your health?
Walking is one of the easiest ways to exercise, and research has shown that regular walking can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, arthritis and even some cancers.
Not only that, but walking just 30 minutes or more each day is something most of us can do almost anywhere, and for the most part, it's safe, easy and cost effective.
So why don't more of us do it?
There are lots of reasons given, but those who succeed in walking regularly have generally found a way to make it part of a regular routine. In many cases, they have started with some kind of walking program—either with a friend, or as a part of a larger group.
AARP, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the Raleigh Parks & Recreation Department and the Mecklenburg Parks & Recreation Department have teamed up to offer AARP’s free 10-Week Walking Program to individuals starting in April.
Come join in the fun and start walking your way to better health.
Lake Lynn Community Center
7921 Ray Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
April 5 Kick-Off: 10 a.m.
Mahlon Adams Pavilion at Freedom Park
2435 Cumberland Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28203
April 11 Kick-Off: 11 a.m.
To register call AARP’s toll-free Event Registration No: 1-877-926-8300. Be sure to sign up for a specific location: Lake Lynn Community Center in Raleigh, NC or Mahlon Adams Pavilion at Freedom Park in Charlotte, NC.
Walk locations that you can sign up for at the Mahlon Adams Pavilion kick-off also include:
Mallard Creek Greenway at Mallard Creek Elementary School
McMullen Creek Greenway
McAlpine Creek Greenway
Irwin Creek Greenway at Frazier Park
Stewart Creek at Phillip O’Berry Recreation Center
Participants will receive a free Step-Counter and Participant Guide. They can also sign up for a walking group, and are invited to attend 10 free weekly educational sessions on fitness, nutrition and building healthy behaviors.
Other Resources
- The Numerous Benefits of Walking
- Make Walking a Way of Life
- Walking Techniques to Keep up the Pace
- Resources for Walkers
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