 King County Walks
April 6th through 9th, 2009
King County employees took to the streets the week of April 6-9 to Move More with their co-workers. Over 100 walk teams around the county signed up to participate in walks and health calendars filled with tips and places to track health information. More than 600  employees participated, some sending in stories and photos. Check out the Around the County section of the Web site for a slide show of participating teams. Thanks to all employees who put on walking shoes and Moved More last week. The Centers for Disease Control recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity plus strength training exercises each week. Activity can be broken down into 10 minute segments – even 10 minutes of activity is proven to have health benefits. Walking can improve your mood, reduce risks of heart disease, help manage your weight, improve sleep and more. So keep up the momentum and take it outside. Walking maps and resources are found on the Health Matters Web page – click on Move More. Congratulations walkers and thank you for your participation. Health Matters team King County Walks is brought to you by King County’s Health Matters program. Health Matters provides tools and resources to help employees Eat Smart, Move More, Stress Less, Quit Tobacco and Choose Well. For information on Health Matters programs, visit www.kingcounty.gov/HealthMatters or contact us at HealthMatters@kingcounty.gov or 206-205-5017.  
Experts agree that just 10 minutes of physical activity a day can positively impact health. Just some of the benefits of walking are: - Manage weight and lower blood pressure
- More energy, better balance and stronger bones
- Better sleep and mood
- Fewer aches and pains
- Reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke
- Healthier heart and lungs
- Reduce the risk for diabetes and some types of cancer
- Reduce greenhouse gases when you replace a drive with a walk
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