1. Walking Lesson
Worksite Wellness
Funding provided by Delta Regional Authority Worksite Wellness Challenge Grant

2. Objectives of Walking Lesson
Participants will be able to implement an individual walking plan.
Participants will be able to demonstrate the proper posture for walking.
Participants will be able to demonstrate stretching exercises for walking.

3. Brainstorm Benefits of Walking

4. Brainstorm Benefits of Walking
Gives you more energy
Tones muscles
Strengthens bones
Reduces risk of osteoporosis
Improves your balance and coordination
Helps maintain a healthy weight
Lowers the risk of obesity
Lowers risk of high blood pressure and stroke
Lowers risk of heart disease
Lowers type 2 diabetes
Reduces risk of breast and colon cancer
Provides opportunity to socialize

5. Walking Safety Make sure you walk on sidewalks
Walk in the direction opposite of traffic
Wear bright and light colors
Wear appropriate clothing to protect from weather

6. Start Walking Head up looking forward
Neck, shoulders, and back are relaxed
Swing your arms freely
Stomach muscles slightly tightened
Back is straight
Walk smoothly, rolling foot from heel to toe.

7. Stretching
Stretching is important as part of your walking routine. Learn about knee curls, hamstring stretch, leg curl, side reach, and wall push.

8. Challenge Make a plan for walking
It is recommended by the CDC that adults get at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity each week (this can include brisk walking)
Walking has the lowest drop out rate of the physical activity opportunities
Get a group together within the workplace to join you

9. Staying Motivated to Walk
Share tips about how to stay motivated to walk