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SAN ANTONIO WALKS!
Do you want to help your family and neighbors get active?
Then leading a Neighborhood Walking Group may be the answer for you.

Click HERE Spring 2012 Walking Leader Training Flyer.
For more information, please e-mail Christina.Dahlstrom@sanantonio.gov or call 207-7052


 
Movement is A Key Element for Your Health Plan
Being physically active is a key element in living a longer, healthier, happier life. Physical activity can also help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight and lower risk for chronic disease. It helps relieve stress and provides an overall feeling of well-being. The benefits of physical activity may include:
  • Improved self-esteem and feelings of well-being 
  • Increased fitness level 
  • Strong  bones, muscles, and joints  
  • Builds endurance and muscle strength  
  • Enhances flexibility and posture  
  • Helps manage weight  
  • Lowers risk of heart disease, colon cancer, and type 2 diabetes  
  • Helps control blood pressure  
  • Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety  
Try being physically active for at least 30 minutes 3 - 5 days a week depending on how hard you workout. Three days if you workout hard and 5 days if you workout light. Wanna see better results? Increase how hard or how long you workout--twice as hard or 60 minutes. Children and teens should be physically active for at least 60 minutes a day.
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Physical Activity Spotlight
In this section, you will find information to help you with your physical activity. You will find:
  • Activity Trackers 
  • Exercise Tips
  • Places to Exercise
  • Types of Activities in San Antonio
  • Making one small change is the most important step!

    Find free fitness classes on the Fitness in the Park page: 

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    • Zumba
    • Yoga
    • Boot camp for individuals and families
    • Pilates
    • Body combat
    • Power cardio
    • Obstacle course workouts

     

     

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    Featured Tool
    It's important to track your progress and this site has a bunch of tools to help with tracking your physical activity. View our list of helpful trackers, tips and advice...
       
    Fitness Tip
    Winded by grocery shopping or household chores? Don't throw in the towel. Regular physical activity can leave you breathing easier.

       
    Fitness In The Park!
    San Antonio is on the move! There's plenty of FREE outdoor exercise classes you can take and parks you can use. Don't be left behind- get your move on!
       
    The Witte and H-E-B
     
    The Witte Museum’s H-E-B Science Treehouse is transforming into the H-E-B Body Adventure—a powerful experience to inspire a balanced life—all while getting the body up and moving. 
       
    Blog Posting Activity
     

    MyFitnessPal is a diet and fitness community built with one purpose in mind: providing you with the tools and support you need to achieve your weight loss goals.
       
    Cycling Events Spotlight
     

    San Antonio Wheelmen
    SAW provides cycling education, community outreach and the passion of enthusiasts of all ages and skills who want to share in the rewarding experience of cycling.
       
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