Regular physical activity helps everybody feel better and improves overall health. Walking is an excellent form of physical activity and the leading choice of exercise for Americans. Additionally, walking is free and reduces energy use, traffic congestion, and pollution.

• Benefits of Physical Activity and Walking
• Get and stay healthier
• Feel better about yourself
• Have less chance for heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers
• Have less chance of becoming depressed
• Control your weightGet around better
• Have strong muscles and bones
• Sleep better at night
• Increase your chances of living longer
• Look better
• Be with friends and meet new people
• Enjoy yourself and have fun

How do communities and members benefit from neighborhood walking groups?

• Greater sense of community
• Members get to know their neighbors and their neighborhood.
• Greater activity in the neighborhood may decrease vandalism and other criminal activity
• Easier for nearby members to call on one another for encouragement and support
• Meeting points are close by
• Better health
  
  
  Check out our Events Calendar for our scheduled Neighborhood Walking Group Workshops.
  
  
  Click HERE Spring 2012 Walking Leader Training Flyer.