Walking Benefits
There are many reasons that traveling by foot is a benefit to you, Pittsburgh, your community, your neighborhood, and Allegheny County.
As reported in a CNN news story, by each American walking for 30-minutes a day, as an alternative to driving, the planet would be saved 64 million tons of carbon dioxide, 6.5 million gallons of gas, and lose 13 pounds in a year.
Walking is green. Commitment to pedestrian mobility can have many positive effects on the environment:
- Reduction in noise and air pollution
- Reduction in traffic congestion
- Reduction in carbon footprint
- Reduction on automobile dependency
- Reduction of gasoline usage
- Promotion of social and livable, safe communities
- Provides the opportunity to support local business and commerce
(Source: Walking is Green – Amy Bumgardner – Walking.About.com)
Walking is known as the most inexpensive and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Walking is also known as a low-impact form of exercise, offering a wide range of health benefits:
- Lower blood pressure
- Lower LDL bad cholesterol
- Raises HDL good cholesterol
- Reduces your risk of certain chronic diseases (cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes)
- Promotes cardiovascular health
- Improves mood
- Manage wieght
- Helps you stay strong and fit
- Increases physical activity
- Increases recreational activity
(Source: UPMC)
The benefits to your health and wellness can be greatly increased by regular exercise, including walking. Join us at WalkPittsburgh in "Making Pittsburgh and one of America's Most Walkable Cities"
