In February of this year, the American College of Sports Medicine (www.acsm.org) announced its partnership with CELAFISCS to advance international health and fitness. This press release stated that in past events there were more than one million participants honoring the campaign.
The theme this year focuses on "active neighborhoods building health". According to both organizations, a "physically active citizen" is an individual who commits to adopting physical activity into their lifestyle that is both economically and ecologically responsible. The organizations suggest using walking as the primary mode of transportation as often as possible.
How can you celebrate "World Day for Physical Activity"on Monday, April 6th? Designate the day as a "car free" day and walk or ride your bike to your destinations. Or, organize a lunchtime walk with co-workers, neighbors, friends and/or family members. Be creative. Your celebration can even be on a small scale as long as it incorporates additional physical activity into your daily life.
Note: Before beginning an exercise program or increasing the intensity level of a current routine, a physician's approval should be obtained, especially for older adults and those at risk for or who currently have chronic health conditions.
World Day for Physical Activity will find me walking outside! If I have to go to the drug store or the cleaners, or even the grocery story, which is a mile and a half away from home, promise to walk.
ReplyDeleteWalking is my favorite exercise. Through spring---now!---through summer I usually walk outside, using my I-Pod and my feet. Sometimes I sing out loud, which must seem strange to those who might hear me, but I assure you, I seldom encounter a fellow walker.
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I agree. I enjoy walking as well. My family and I just got back from one of our regular evening walks. The sunny days this week had me out walking at lunch time too. Keep up the enthusiasm and the walking. Each step takes you further down the path to good health!
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ReplyDeleteYour information is great, but even greater is your willingness to share your family with those of us who read (and comment, even Anonymously). I've been away for a while and not kept up as I would have liked to, so I'll be reviewing the archives to make sure I'm up to date. And I'll look forward to the next column too.