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MCC Daily Tribune

Move More Month

National Move More Month is every April and the objective of this month is clear and simple: get up and move! Created by the American Heart Association as a way to help improve health of Americans everywhere, National Move Month is aimed at getting more of us to hit 10,000 steps everyday or, even better, to hit that 20-minutes of aerobic exercise mark everyday.

 

NATIONAL MOVE MORE MONTH TRADITIONS

1. Go for a walk

You’ve been doing it for most of your life and it’s one of the healthiest things you can do. Go get those 10,000 steps! 

2. Go for a run

A little more advanced than walking but just as healthy and just as good for you. Get some miles in and chase that runner’s high. 

3. Lift some weights

Or, if cardio isn’t your thing, you could always work those gains and hit the weight room for some good, ole fashioned lifting. Just remember to get a spotter!

 

NATIONAL MOVE MORE MONTH STATISTICS

$1 trillion – the cost of heart disease

The economic costs (both direct and indirect) of cardiovascular and heart disease are projected to reach $1 trillion by 2035 unless we take the time to move more and get more exercise. 

69% of people are overweight

About sixty-nine percent of US adults are obese and that statistic will only rise unless we do our part to create healthy habits and exercise more. 

80% is preventable

Eighty percent of cardiovascular disease in the US is considered preventable, especially by getting out and moving more. 

 

WHY WE LOVE MOVE MORE MONTH

  1. It keeps us healthy

    Moving more and maintaining an active lifestyle is key to increasing your overall health and wellness. 

  2. It gets us out and about

    Life is more than just your phone screen. Get out there, move around, and get some sunshine. We love this month because it promotes being active and using your body outside.

  3. It leads to better daily habits

    The more you do something the more of a habit it becomes, and getting in some exercise is one of the best habits you can establish. 

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
04/06/2022