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Walk to school month
12:12pm Wednesday 8th October 2008
October is 'International walk to school month', so children, parents, teachers and community leaders lets all get together and walk to school or work and enjoy the healthy benefits of walking- remember it costs nothing!
Walking allows you to do all these things...
Get more active all year round and increase fitness.
Reduce your risk of heart disease and strokes.
Improve your circulation and lower blood pressure.
Manage stress and relieve tension Prevent and control weight gain.
Build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints.
Share valuable time together with friends and family.
Reduce traffic congestion, pollution and speed.
Raise awareness of how walkable a community is.
Did you know...?
Walking to school makes children more alert.
Many children really enjoy walking to school with friends.
Walking buses allow children to walk together accompanied by adults.
A brisk 1 mile walk uses as much energy as swimming for 10 minutes, playing football for 12 minutes or aerobics for 16 minutes.
So don't be a couch potato: If you're unable to walk all the way drive but park further away.
Get off the train/tube/bus a stop or 2 early Go for a walk on your lunch break.
Don't take the lift, use the stairs.
Choose safe routes and be aware of the Highway Code.
Get moving, start walking and get that heart pumping So come on let's all get walking and reap the benefits of getting our hearts pumping.
For more information and advice about healthy living, contact Heart Research UK on 0113 297 6206 or email lifestyle@heartresearch.org.uk.
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