Power Walking makes you          FEEL GREAT because it
• gives you more energy
• improves your mood
• increases confidence and stamina.

Power Walking reduces stress, helping you relax and sleep better

Power Walking gives you a chance to meet other people, and it can help you feel part of your community.

Power Walking improves your physical health

Power Walking helps you reduce the risk of
• heart disease
• a stroke
• becoming overweight
• high blood pressure
• certain cancers, particularly bowel cancer
• diabetes that is not dependent on insulin
• osteoporosis
• arthritis
… and can help you recover from these conditions, or help in their management.

Power Walking can be done by almost anyone and needs no special kit
You should aim for 30 minutes of brisk walking on most days of the week.

Some tips for getting started …
• use the stairs instead of taking the lift
• get out for some fresh air at
lunchtime
• get off the bus a stop earlier
• park a little way off from where you're going

Some tips to keep you going …
• walk with a friend
• note your progress – see how much
easier you climb stairs
• try new places to walk.

Power Walking is free and can be done anywhere at anytime
You can build walking in to everyday life by …
• walking the dog
• walking the children to and from school
• walking to get the paper or to post a letter
• taking a family stroll to 'switch off' and socialise.

Power Walking helps you see more of your surroundings because you'll notice more, and you'll get to places you never knew about before.

Power Walking doesn't hurt, especially if you wear comfortable shoes to walk.

Power Walking saves you money when it saves you your bus fare or the cost of petrol. It's also a great way to socialise for no cost at all.

Power Walking helps the environment when
you walk instead of taking the car.

There are numerous other benefits that Power Walking can bring you . If we failed to convince that you should be starting today then please click here for some other interesting facts on the benefits of Power Walking

Remember

Power Walkers World

With you every step of the way