• Lowers risk of heart disease and stroke
• Controls high blood pressure
• Improves blood cholesterol levels
• Decreases risk for type 2 diabetes
• Maintains a desirable body weight
• Prevents bone loss
• Increases muscle strength
• Enhances the immune system
• Gives more energy
• Reduces stress
• Eases anxiety and depression

Walking is a great way to exercise:

• Inexpensive and convenient
• Requires no new skills
• A safe way to begin an exercise program
• Improves heart and lung functions without stressing bones and joints
• Helps prevent osteoporosis, the bone loss that occurs with normal aging
• Fun, especially when walking with a friend or pet

A pedometer can help:

• Increases awareness of daily activity
• Provides daily motivation to be more active
• Monitors progress toward fitness goals