Come to the AMP Technology Centre on Thursday 26th January to hear about Walking at Work Schemes in the area. Living Streets will be located in the reception area from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
We know that walking is really good for us. So as we enter the New Year and consider how to be healthier, more active or cut our spending, why not give Try2017 a go? That is, walk for 20 minutes every day this year.
Walking reduces the risk of developing illnesses such as heart disease, certain cancers, stroke and depression. It also reduces feelings of stress, helps us to maintain a healthy weight and gets our muscles moving.
In May last year we saw thousands of people pledge to Try20 for National Walking Month. Having just caught up with our pledgers, we hear that 75% kept to walking 20 minutes a day – well done!
So if you’re bored of making resolutions and not sticking to them, try something totally achievable and yet extremely beneficial to your health, happiness and bank balance this January. Try2017.
DID YOU KNOW?
EVERY WALKING STEP USES 200 MUSCLES
WALKING FOR A MILE BURNS 100 CALORIES
INCREASED WALKING RATES COULD SAVE THE NHS £17BILLION OVER THE NEXT 20 YEARS
WALKING FOR 2 MILES A DAY, 3 TIMES A WEEK CAN REDUCE WEIGHT BY ONE POUND EVERY 3 WEEKS
71% OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCED DECREASED LEVELS OF DEPRESSION AFTER GOING OUT FOR A WALK
OUR TOP TIPS FOR INCORPORATING WALKING INTO YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE:
- Take the long cut – instead of opting for a short cut!
- Ditch the school run for a school walk
- Explore new areas on foot at lunchtime
- Try a walking meeting
- If you want to take walking up a notch, why not try walking on different terrains or with weights?
- If you’re getting the bus, why not get off a stop earlier?
- Try to fit it into your everyday – that way you’re still getting to where you need to be and being healthy while you do it!
See more at www.livingstreets.org.uk