The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day.  One of the benefits of living at Kitterman Woods is our 1/2 mile lakeside walking trail.

The American Heart Association sponsors this day to remind people about the health benefits of taking a walk.  Wear your sneakers (or take them with you) to work, and at some point in the day, you are encouraged to take a 30-minute walk.

Here are some great ways to make that 30-minutes more enjoyable:

• Wear comfortable clothes.
• Take a friend to pass the time.
• Make sure to stretch those muscles.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Move your arms, too.
• Make sure you have good posture.

Don’t forget you need at least 30 minutes and to use the hashtag #NationalWalkingDay.