Walking - Friday Feature

It's National Walk to Work Day. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy G. Thompson declared the first National Walk to Work Day as April 2, 2004. With obesity and sedentary lifestyles growing at an alarming rate, National Walk to Work Day was initiated to draw attention to the need to get out and exercise, and to get in shape.

On this day, Americans are encouraged to walk to work. If you can't walk to work, walk during lunch time, or another time of the day. The goal is to walk 30 minutes a day. Health officials are hoping this will encourage people to add a 30 minute walk to their daily lives. Health officials, medical agencies, and medical organizations around the country state that a 30 minute walk will significantly improve you health. The benefits are many, including lower weight, less chance of heart disease, less risk of diabetes, and much more. This translates to a longer and healthier life. (excerpt from Holiday Insights)

Here are some great Etsy finds to make your "walk" a little easier or at least make you look "cooler" while you do it.



Walk the Walk - Lavender T-shirt by Loftymornings



Mary Jane shoes by netamir



Walk in the Park tote by PersimmonHill



Stainless Steel Water Bottle - Sunflowers by morsel81