Thursday, August 9, 2012

In the '80s, this was "warming up": To the CDC " at least one 10-minute walk per week" is taking "regular walks"

http://www.philly.com/philly/health/HealthDay667464_20120807_More_Americans_Walking__But_Still_Not_Enough__CDC_Says.html?cmpid=138896494


More Americans Walking, But Still Not Enough, CDC Says





TUESDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) -- "Almost two-thirds of Americans now say they take regular walks, a significant jump upwards, a new study finds.

However, experts add that far too many people are still not getting enough exercise to improve their health.

According to 2010 data, almost 62 percent of American adults were taking at least one 10-minute walk per week, compared with 56 percent who did so in 2005, researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report."


Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/HealthDay667464_20120807_More_Americans_Walking__But_Still_Not_Enough__CDC_Says.html?cmpid=138896494#ixzz233KqutOR 
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