Walking: easy, practical, and effective
Walking is the most popular physical activity. This is not surprising, since walking can be done anytime, anywhere. Plus, people of all ages can do it, there is little risk of injury and it costs nothing.
You can walk in the morning to start off your day, at lunch hour during your workday, while your kids are doing a planned activity, or in the evening after dinner. If you like to have company, invite a family member, neighbour, or colleague to walk with you. On weekends, take advantage of different walking trails in the region, or go on organized nature or city hikes.
Turn a pleasant activity into a practical one by walking to get around. There are many opportunities!
- Go to the bank, corner store, or video store on foot.
- Walk your dog, rather than putting it out in the yard.
- Pick up your kids at school or daycare on foot. It’s a great time for a chat!
- Get off the bus or subway a few stops sooner and do a part of the trip to and from work on foot.
- Park your car at the far end of the parking lot. There are always lots of parking spaces!
- Join a walking club in your neighbourhood or start your own group.
- When you play golf, leave the golf cart behind. Your steps will add up quickly!
- Boycott elevators and escalators: climb every set of stairs you come across.
