Walking... Did You Know?

As the weather is warming up it's a great time to get outside and go for a walk! Here are a few facts about walking you may not have known.

Walking is the most popular form of physical activity in the United States.

Although 41% of all trips made in the United States are one mile or less, fewer than 10% of all trips are made by walking and biking.

The average person takes 2000 steps per mile.

Brisk walking (≥3.5 mph) has been shown to reduce body fat, lower blood pressure, increase high-density lipoprotein, and even reduce risks of bone fracture.

Because of the health benefits, the cost of walking is actually negative.

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