Benefits of Walking

4. A __________ cool-down will also prevent muscular stiffness and injury.
6. Our bodies tend to get used to physical activity, so continue to ___________ your intensity as you are able to improve your fitness levels.
10. ________ offers the opportunity to join or start your own free walking group.
14. Schedule a regular family walk – this is a great way to pass on healthy habits to your _________ or grandchildren
15. Ask ________ or friends if they would like to join you on your walks.
17. A _________ measures the number of steps you take.
19. Drink plenty of _____ before and after your walk.
20. If you feel _________ walking alone, find one or more friends or family members to walk with.
22. A dog that needs regular _______ gives you the motivation to walk every day.
24. The best way to warm up is to ________ slowly

1. If you plan to walk in a park, check first to see if ________ are permitted
2. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, and appropriate footwear to avoid ______ and shin splints.
3. See your _______ for a medical check-up before starting a new fitness program
5. increased _____________ and pulmonary (heart and lung) fitness
7. Take ______ clothing to avoid getting wet if it rains.
8. Physical activity built into a daily _________ plan is also one of the most effective ways to assist with weight loss and keep weight off once it’s lost.
9. Walking is a low-cost and __________ form of exercise.
11. Plan to cover a set ___________ each day and monitor how long it takes you to walk this distance.
12. Walking is low impact, requires ___________ equipment
13. To get the health benefits, try to walk for at least 30 minutes as briskly as you can on ______ days of the week.
16. stronger bones and improved ____________
18. A 2007 study of inactive women found that even a low level of exercise – around 75 ___________ per week
21. Choose walks that suit your _____ and fitness level.
23. Walking with others can turn exercise into an enjoyable _____ occasion.