{"id":522,"date":"2019-08-12T14:51:27","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T21:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wasnap-ed.org\/live-well\/?page_id=522"},"modified":"2024-12-04T12:18:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T20:18:13","slug":"get-walking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wasnap-ed.org\/live-well\/get-walking\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Walking!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It all starts with just ONE step!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Walking is a fun and easy way to be healthy and active. All you need is a pair of shoes to get started! Be sure to include the whole family when heading out for a walk. Young children, older adults, even the family dog will all enjoy this simple activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for your walk, run or ride during COVID-19 Social Distancing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Be clean. <\/strong>Wash your hands when you get home before touching anything. Cover coughs or sneezes with your elbow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Go alone or with people you already live with<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Stay at least 6 feet apart<\/strong>. Stay at least six feet from others you may see on your walk. Smile and say hello from a distance!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Respect closures. <\/strong>Most trail and park closures will be posted. If your walk take you somewhere that is closed, please respect the rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Don’t take needless risks.<\/strong>The current rules are in place to help stay healthy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Tips to get more steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Park in the back of the parking lot and walk the extra steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Take the bus and get off one stop ahead or past<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Walk with friends, family, or the dog<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Go for a lunch walk with friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Take the long way around when doing daily activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Walk and talk while on the phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Walk down the hall and talk to co-workers face to face<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Walking is a great activity any time of year. It can also be done both inside and outside!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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      Walking clubs and programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Walking is also a great way to get the whole community moving! Walking clubs or groups can get more people involved. Learn more about walking clubs. Source: AARP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      During the COVID-19 Stay Home, Stay Healthy Directive: Challenge your friends and family from afar with a walking contest. Who can walk the most minutes each week? Who can walk the most miles?\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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      School walking programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      A walking school bus (WSB) is a safe and fun way for children to get physical activity as they travel to and from school with adult supervision. Source: California Department of Public Health.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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