Student Health Services

The following is a list of the "ABC’s of Regular Striding" or the "Top 26 Reasons to Get Your Move On!"

1. Appetite reduction
2. Burns calories
3. Cancer risk reduction - especially colon, breast, and several others
4. Decreases anxiety and tension
5. Enhances stamina and energy
6. Free and fun! All you need is a pair of shoes and a place to walk
7. Good cholesterol (HDLs) goes up and bad cholesterol (LDLs) goes down
8. Heart attack risk goes down
9. Improves muscle tone
10. Joints get more flexible and walking is easier on joints than running
11. Keeps your waistline slim and trim
12. Lowers blood pressure
13. Maintains cognitive function and helps mental awareness
14. New places - You can explore new places and paths on foot and vary your routes each day
15. Osteoporosis (bone density loss) is decreased
16. Pace - You can walk as fast or slow as you are able and you can increase your pace as you get healthier
17. Quick - You can go for many walks throughout the day in 10 minute stints
18. Reduces blood pressure
19. Slims your waist
20. Treats depression and helps with symptoms
21. Umbrellas make walking a year-round activity in our often wet-winter climate
22. Variety - In addition to walking, adding other fitness activities to your routine helps spice things up
23. Weight gain is controlled and often decreased
24. Xtra energy throughout the day
25. You’ll feel better about yourself and look better too
26. ZZZZZs - Helps improve sleep quality