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March 22, 2011
Walk for your body and your brain
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours
Walking is not only a great way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors, it’s also beneficial to your brain. A recent study out of the University of Pittsburg shows that walking at least six miles per week can help improve memory and mental acuity in old age, slow Alzheimer’s deterioration, and protect against dementia, among other benefits. Today, challenge yourself to hit the pavement for your brain as well as your body.
Consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any fitness program.
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We are coming out of rainy season with all the mosquitos. I’m in.
i like to walk if my bones will let me and also if my foot lets me because it helps with my rhemotoid arth and helps me digest if i eat to much food
i walk alot anyway than take a bus or get a ride from family or neighbors
Started parking further away from my work’s enterance to get in more walking. I also started to take the steps up 5 flights instead of taking the elevator.
I park as far away from the store and from the building I need to be in as school and walk to the building. As well as taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
A friend of mine asked me to “walk” a marathon. I always thought marathons were for runners (which I am not)! We’ve started training and will walk the Rock ’n Roll marathon in October. Our longest walk so far is 12 miles. Feels great!
we walk 5 days a week for 2 miles
The wife and I do this at least four times a week!
Walking is my stress reliever. With every step I take I shed off a little more of the day’s or the week’s trials. You feel better inside and out when you walk.
I love to walk and take my dogs out at least once a day for a mile route. My friend has joined me now and I find it is a great way to start the day. But it doesn’t feel like exercise.