Boone Memorial Hospital Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy Center

Rehab One, Ltd.

304-369-5719 

• Walking builds muscle, which burns more calories than fat.
• Walking relieves stress. Taking a walk to get the heart pumping and the limbs moving helps increase ones well-being. Research has shown that walking is a good stress reliever and energizer.
• Walking helps alleviate symptoms of depression.
• Walking can help build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints.
• Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure.
• Reduces the risk of dying from heart disease.
• Reduces the risk of developing diabetes or high blood pressure.
• Walking can be done at any time of the day.
• Walking allows for community participation. It is a good way for communities to get involved because it is something everyone can do.