{"id":83,"date":"2023-05-12T02:39:04","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T02:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluekcstg.wpengine.com\/resource-center\/?p=83"},"modified":"2026-03-03T11:41:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T16:41:54","slug":"national-walking-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/healthier-living\/national-walking-month\/","title":{"rendered":"National Walking Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Walking is one of the most underrated forms of exercise. The month of May highlights National Walking Month to raise awareness about the importance of physical activities and having a healthy lifestyle. Walking a minimum of 30 minutes every day can be highly beneficial to your overall health. No, this isn\u2019t the latest fad, cleanse, or diet. This won\u2019t set you back a dollar, can be done anywhere, and has stood the test of time. In short, walking works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips on how to fit a quick walk into your daily routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Take a walking meeting<\/strong>. Whether that be a virtual call or on a treadmill, you can fit some steps in as you get some work done.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Invite a friend or family member on a walk<\/strong>. Not only does this give you time to connect with a loved one, but it helps hold you accountable when someone is staying active with you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Walk to your local shops and destinations<\/strong>. Is your job or coffee shop a short walk away? Try walking instead of driving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Listen to a podcast or audiobook<\/strong>. Find your go to podcast or audiobook and treat yourself to some time with it as you take a walk around the neighborhood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Explore a new park or trail<\/strong>. Take a walk through a different scenic area that you haven\u2019t gotten to experience yet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The Department of Health and Human Services<\/a> (HHS) recommends setting a goal of at least 30 minutes of physical activity per day. A 30-minute walk provides numerous short and long-term health benefits to all aspects of your mind and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    May shouldn\u2019t just be the only month we all make time for walking. It is beneficial to incorporate it into our daily lives. \u00a0<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t

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