By the Phillips Wellness 50+ Team
Walking in one of the easiest ways to increase physical activity and improve your health. Almost anyone can walk, it can be done anywhere and it doesn”'t cost a cent.
- Walking provides all sorts of benefits, including:
- Lowering blood pressure
- Reducing weight
- Preventing onset of diabetes
- Improving memory
- Here are tips to help you stay safe on your walks:
- Cross streets at crosswalks. Better yet, cross at corners with traffic signals.
- Wear bright color clothing to be sure that you can be seen. Never assume a driver sees you crossing the street. Try to make eye contact with drivers as they approach.
- Walk on sidewalks whenever possible. Keep an eye out for uneven surfaces that can be hazards for falling.
- Wear good quality shoes. Look for shoes that have a thick sole, a wide base, closed back and good arch support.
- Carry your ID and emergency contact information.
Phillips Wellness 50+ invites you to join us for a weekly group walk. Meet us in the lobbies of Ebenezer Park Apartments and Ebenezer Tower every Tuesday night at 6:00 P.M.
Phillips Wellness 50+ is an initiative to increase health and well-being, by and for people in the Phillips neighborhood. Contact Donna Nordin at 612-741-5180 or dnordin2@comcast.net for information.
