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In the sports arena, the expression walk it off means to keep playing even when you're hurt. In the real world it means that if you're too sedentary and don't walk it off, you'll probably wind up hurt - by obesity, diabetes, atrophied muscles, heart disease, stroke, depression, and other maladies - both physical and psychological - that can be caused by an inactive lifestyle.
In tandem with First Lady Michelle Obama's Lets Move program, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has launched a new campaign to encourage all of us to get off our duffs and move our butts. Only about 50 percent of us get enough daily exercise to avoid developing chronic, debilitating diseases related to sedentary living. The Surgeon Generals plan, called Step It Up, urges us to be proactive now so that well all be healthier as we get older.
Dr. Murthy not only wants us to step it up, he wants us to step in and work with our various communities to create more pedestrian-friendly environments - more green spaces, parks, and sidewalks; we can pitch in and clean up neighborhoods to make them safer and more inviting. The Step It Up campaign is enthusiastic and progressive. There's even a playlist on Pandora!
Windows Of Opportunity
We can walk to school, walk to the train station, and take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. Take a hike in the woods or stroll through the park. If your work schedule is tight, why not conduct a meeting while walking around the block? Push a stroller or wheelchair for a child or an elderly loved one; or take your dog for a leisurely ramble. Call a couple of friends and walk around your favorite mall - inside and outside.
Walking Works Wonders
According to health care professionals, adults need about 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week. Walking totally fits the bill! You don't need special skills. You don't need expensive equipment. And although they're nice to have, you don't even need special clothes or shoes. All you need is a consult with your primary care physician to make sure he or she vets your new action plan, and then spring into action! Step out and step it up!
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Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.
