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Washington has...
Walked
48,145 miles,
1147 feet
in
5 months,
1 weeks,
6 days,
14 hours,
and 17 minutes
Burned
6,266,470 calories
There are 519 current Washington Walking members.
Thanks to all the individuals who have participated—keep up the good work!
Health Tips, Information and Links
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General Walking Information |
Health Charts & Information |
| Walk 10k A Day [1.2MB PDF] - Provides tips on how to walk 10k during your typical day. | Alert Levels [36k PDF]- Various blood and cholesterol levels for adults and children. |
| Sample Walking Program [48k Word document] - A nice way to begin your walking routine. | BMI Calculation [28k PDF] - How to calculate your BMI. |
| Safety Tips - Common sense tips for walking that are worth reading. [24k PDF] | BMI chart for boys aged 2 - 20 years. [60k PDF] |
| Walking at Work [52k PDF] - Tips on getting 30 minutes of walking in during a busy day. | BMI chart for girls aged 2 - 20 years. [60k PDF] |
| Walking Facts [48k PDF] - Interesting facts about walking. | Dietary Guidelines for Americans [592k - 44 pg. - PDF] - A guide for living a more healthful life style. |
| Walking Facts 2 [48k PDF] - Even more interesting facts about walking. | Owner's Manual [524k - 21pg - PDF] - Your automobile has an owner's manual, now you do, too. |
| Exercise Log [HTML] - A way to track your steps. | |
| Walking for Exercise and Pleasure [84k PDF] - From The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. | Walking Locations in Washington County |
| Walking for Fun [52k PDF] - It's not all work. Really. | Looking for places to walk? Try Washington Park. [map] [176k PDF] |
| Walking Tips [100k PDF] - Good information for a good walk. | Park Listings [20k PDF] - A list of parks and other locations in Washington County suitable for walking. |
| Fitness Facts from the American Council on Exercise. [52k PDF] | |
Clothing & Equipment |
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| Selecting Shoes [48k PDF] - Read this before you shop for shoes. | |
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| Health Tip | Carry Water |
| Carry a water bottle with you filled with water or a sports drink to keep you hydrated. |