It all starts with just ONE step!
Walking is a fun and easy way to be healthy and active. All you need is a pair of shoes to get started! Be sure to include the whole family when heading out for a walk. Young children, older adults, even the family dog will all enjoy this simple activity.
Tips to get more steps
- Park in the back of the parking lot and walk the extra steps
- Take the bus and get off one stop ahead or past
- Walk with friends, family, or the dog
- Walk the mall or around the store
- Go for a lunch walk with friends
- Take the long way around when doing daily activities
- Walk and talk while on the phone
- Walk down the hall and talk to co-workers face to face
Walking is a great activity any time of year. It can also be done both inside and outside!
Walking clubs and programs
Walking is also a great way to get the whole community moving! Walking clubs or groups can get more people involved. Learn more about walking clubs.
How to keep a walking club going and growing (.pdf)
Use these tips to make sure your Walking Club doesn’t break stride. Source: American Heart Association
How to organize a walking club (.pdf)
Follow these four simple steps, and you’ll be on your way to plotting a course with your new Walking Club. Source: American Heart Association
Walking 101 (.pdf)
Get your Walking Club off on the right foot by learning and sharing the basics of walking. Source: American Heart Association
School walking programs
How to start a walking school bus at your school (.pdf)
A walking school bus (WSB) is a safe and fun way for children to get physical activity as they travel to and from school with adult supervision. Source: California Department of Public Health
Starting a walking school bus
Studies show that fewer children are walking and biking to school, and more children are at risk of becoming overweight. Source: Walking School Bus