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National Walking Day

National Walking Day is every year on the first Wednesday in April and takes place on April 5 this year. National Walking Day is exactly as it sounds — a day to celebrate the easiest way to be the healthiest version of you. Walking for thirty to sixty minutes per day may sound like it isn’t much, but studies have shown that it can drastically improve your health and even help prevent ailments such as type II diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

NATIONAL WALKING DAY TRADITIONS

Go for a walk!
Well that one’s pretty easy. Take thirty minutes to an hour to get the blood pumping and the legs moving!

Do a racewalk
Why not! They’re a great form of aerobic exercise and you can impress your friends with your new, faster walking technique.

Join a walking club
They’re a great way to get out, get the work done, and also meet fun people at the same time.

NATIONAL WALKING DAY STATISTICS

  • 3.1 miles per hour — the average walking speed of a human.
  • 500 miles — the walking duration a pair of tennis shoes lasts for. 
  • 50% — the percentage of Americans who exercise regularly. 
  • 6,000 — the number of steps a day that improves overall health. 
  • 65,000 miles — the distance a person walks in their lifetime. 
  • 10 miles — the distance it would take to walk every week to end 500 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions every year. 
  • 20 minutes — the number of extra minutes of walking it would take to burn seven pounds of body fat per year. 
  • 2,000 steps — the number of steps that equal one mile. 
  • 60% — the percentage boost human creativity gets from walking. 
  • 15 minutes — the time it takes to curb sugar cravings by walking. 

NATIONAL WALKING DAY ACTIVITIES

  1. Walking
    Well, this is a no-brainer. Walking is, obviously, the most popular activity on National Walking Day. Just make sure you put one foot in front of the other. 

  2. Racewalking
    Get out there and get competitive. Racewalking is great aerobic exercise and can help you zoom around your town at lightning speeds. 

  3. Light jogging
    Or, if you prefer, take a light jog instead. Sometimes walking is just too slow for your speedsters and this next step up is nice and relaxed, but efficient. 

5 FACTS ABOUT WALKING THAT WILL MAKE YOU WALK RIGHT AWAY!

  1. It is popular
    Walking is the most popular form of exercise in the U.S.

  2. Walking does wonders for our mood
    Walking increases blood flow to the brain and improves our mood.

  3. It is a lifespan indicator
    Walking speed tells us how long a person will live.

  4. Walking prevents diseases
    Walking can help reduce the risk of colon and breast cancer.

  5. Hippocrates said it right
    He said, “Walking is man’s best medicine.”

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL WALKING DAY

  1. It gets us outside
    Getting outside is an important element to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Walking is a great way to get outdoors! 

  2. It improves our health
    Walking 10,000 steps per day is an effective way to improve your own health. 

  3. It's easy to do
    No weights necessary. No running. No special skills or talents. Just get out there and walk!

National Walking Month - National Today

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
04/05/2023