Gather your family, friends or co-workers to form a team of up to five. Team members will try to average walking or exercising ten miles per week to meet the program’s goal. Walk with your team or on your own at a time and place convenient for you. You do not have to walk in the state parks, unless of course, you live close to a park. Team captains report the mileage for their team each week. Everyone receives weekly e-mail updates on the progress as we virtually visit the parks.
Each week will bring a new theme; beautiful vistas, dramatic waterfalls, unusual geologic features, family friendly hikes and much more. Along the way there will be tips on outdoor food safety and ideas for child friendly activities. Also find motivators to keep walking and strategies for eating more fruits and vegetables. All of this will keep everyone moving toward a healthier lifestyle.
The program is free but registration is required by March 29, 2015. Register or learn more about this event at http://extension.psu.edu/health/walk-across-pa or contact Karen Bracey at 570-836-3196 or [email protected].
Moderate activity, like walking reduces stress and fatigue. It improves mental alertness. Activity also strengthens bones and helps the heart and blood vessels. Combined with healthy eating, it can help to reduce or maintain body weight. Being active has been shown to lessen incidence of certain chronic diseases.
Spring is a great time to get outside and be more active. Eight weeks can help turn healthy behaviors into healthy habits. Take the first step and join in Everybody Walk Across PA 2015! Persons with all levels of physical ability are encouraged to take part. An exercise conversion chart will translate activities other than walking into miles for this program. While the goal is reaching at least 10 miles per week per person, there is no minimum required to participate.
For more details on Pennsylvania State Parks, visit: www.dcnr.state.pa.us (Select “Find a Park”) or contact ParkInfo [email protected].
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The PA State University encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Karen Bracey at 570-836-3196 in advance of your participation or visit.