MoveSmart! Fall Fitness Commute
| The end of summer is fast approaching, with its return to the routines of work and school. Most students are back in class, and many of us are returning to our regular work and school commutes.
This could be the time to make a change that will improve your health, help the environment and even save you money: switching to active commuting. That means getting to work or school by walking, cycling, running, or rollerblading — and reducing traffic, air pollution and greenhouse-gas emissions at the same time. A University of North Carolina study published this summer found that people who walked or biked to work were in better health than those who drove. The study followed more than 2,300 middle-aged commuters and found that those who biked or walked even part of the way had less fat, lower insulin levels, improved body mass index and improved blood pressure than their counterparts behind the wheel. So what are you waiting for, lace up those sneakers and start your new commute today. |
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Some tips to help launch your fall fitness commute:
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Encouraging you to walk more than just around the block,
The WalkingSpree Team

Great Article and Advice
Couple of other tips to consider: Get a friend or get an Ipod. You’ll need some sort of company along the way. Its’ a good idea to bring your old shoes along with you when shopping for a new pair. Everyone’s step is a bit different and the shoe wear will reflect it. Compare the wear marks on the old shoes with one you are considering. Be sure that there is adequate “tread” in the area where the old shoes show excessive wear. Don’t forget to wear you walking socks when you get fitted for the new pair
Comment by Tom — September 30, 2009 @ 6:00 pm