Walk to Work Week 26th – 30th April 2010
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Why not take advantage of spring and Walk during National Walk to Work Week. With the latest figures showing that 61% of us are currently overweight or obese and with government figures showing that we jump in the car for over a fifth of journeys shorter than one mile, commuters are being urged to walk their way to a healthier lifestyle.
The benefits of walking, for health, the environment and people’s pockets, are well documented. What’s often missing is the encouragement to make active travel a regular part of people’s daily lives.
Walk to Work Week is an annual reminder that walking all or part of the commute is fun, green and healthy and can be slotted in to even the busiest lives. By walking for just 30 minutes a day during the working week, whether that’s on the way to, from or during work, means meeting the governments recommended level of daily activity to transform your health. In addition to the known health benefits, regular exercise such as walking is known to boost performance at work and counter lethargy, stress and depression.
Tony Armstrong, Chief Executive of Living Streets said:
“Being active doesn’t have to mean costly gym sessions, or marathon running attempts - there is a free and easy way to work more exercise into your daily routine, and it is often overlooked - give yourself a daily dose of walking.
“The benefits of walking more are huge and not only for your health, but to give time to plan for the day ahead, or to unwind after it. It can be as simple as stepping outside for a lunchtime walk, or getting off the bus a few stops earlier on your way into the office. That time spent walking, whether on your own or with colleagues, is a chance to take a step back from your inbox, breaking up your day and improving your productivity once you return.
“We are urging everyone to give it a go during Walk to Work Week this year. We think you’ll be amazed at what a difference a short blast of fresh air can do for you, not just to improve your physical health, but for your mental wellbeing as well.”
To create a Walk to Work Week profile for a group of colleagues or for you as an individual, please visit, www.walkingworks.org.uk/walk-to-work-week and register your pledge to Walk to Work.
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