Did you know you should’ve worn sneakers to work today? April 4th is the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day. The American Heart Association has a program that encourages employers to participate and encourage employees to wear sneakers to work and take at least 30 minutes out of their day to get up and walk!
The day is meant to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity and a healthier life. The American Heart Association website has some great tools and resources to help you improve your heart health. A few walking facts from the American Heart Association:
- Walking is the single most effective form of exercise to improve heart health.
- Walking improves circulation, reduces stress and anxiety, increases optimism, and improves muscle tone & strength.
- Walking for an hour each day can cut the genetic risk of obesity in half.
Walking Buddies
I walk a lot–I’m lucky that I can walk to and from work. I’m also very lucky that I have walking buddies that get me out on the path everyday.
One of these dogs is always on high alert…one is more concerned with his stick…
T and K
Kostas is known to carry a stick for 5 miles round-trip.
So lace up your shoes, enjoy the fresh air, and do your heart a favor…get walking!
And if you’re like me, your walking buddy will never let you leave without him!
Apples and Arteries 
I think most people underestimate walking as a form of exercise. My mom has restrictions to working out and I always remind her walking is great too, and certainly better than nothing! I gained an appreciation for walking while I was pregnant and could not run anymore. You can still work up quite the sweat!
I agree! Walking is such a great form of exercise. Easier on the joints and something people of all ages can enjoy.
I love, love LOVE when I see a dog walking with a stick in his mouth- I think it is the cutest thing ever! My dog Jackson liked to walk with his LEASH in his mouth. He’s a control freak.
Everyone who sees Kostas carrying a stick smiles at him. He is just on his own program without a care in the world! When we get to a crosswalk and have to wait for a light, he lays down to chew the stick.
love the dogs. Have 3 myself. When ever I am lazy they makt me get out and run. My one lab looks just like your white lab!
I want to see a picture of your white lab!
The dogs are perfect exercise partners!!
Dogs are great at getting us to walk – we go every day after work, then for long ones on the weekends all because of the dog. 🙂
Your dogs are absolutely adorable!!!!!
I’ve been all about walking these days! The pounding of running is tough on my back at the moment.