Walking with StepTo ItWhat is Step To It? Step To It is a walking program that will help improve the health of you and your community, through an activity that just about anyone can do and it is inexpensive. All you need is a good pair of shoes! Studies have consistently shown that regular moderate exercise, such as walking, improves a person’s overall health and increases longevity. The health benefits are far-reaching... Walking Does the Body Good! Studies have consistently shown that regular moderate exercise such as walking improves a person’s overall health and increases longevity. It can: • Reduce blood cholesterol • Lower blood pressure • Increase cardiovascular endurance • Increase bone mass • Help manage weight • Encourage a positive mental outlook • Promote sleep and help energize the body • Maintain mobility and independence Walking Does the Community Good! Many communities are beginning to realize that sidewalks and crosswalks are essential investments in the health and safety of their residents. Making sure a neighborhood provides opportunities to be safely active enriches the quality of life for everyone. In a growing number of communities, the ability to walk with ease is considered an indicator of a community’s livability – a factor that has a profound effect on attracting businesses and workers. Seeing people walking provides a sense that the community is a safe and friendly place to live. Increased foot traffic improves community interaction and can boost sales at local businesses. Property values increase as well in communities where residents are able to walk easily.
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