Why walk? Walking is free, accessible to all and can be easily slotted into everyday life Walking is good for our mental and physical health and can prevent chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes walking is good for the economy – transport and health savings as well as high street shops and services, AS WELL AS INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND ATTENDANCE AT WORK

Why walking matters to all of us living streets is A CHARITY BUT ALSO A CAMPAIGNING ORGANISATION INNOVATION FUND FOR COMMUNITIES 20 MPH AS STANDARD IN URBAN AREAS END PAVEMENT PARKING Longer crossing times

Why walking matters to all of us The challenge Ageing population childhood obesity Pollution congestion funding cuts

Why walking matters to all of us The opportunity health Independence PRODUCTIVITY Confidence Less Stress liveable cities

NATIONAL WALKING MONTH - MAY It is recommended by the Chief Medical Officer that adults do a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity a week. Walking is a free, easy and fun way to improve your health and doing just 20 minutes a day will easily get you on your way to that 150 minute target. you don’t have to go out of your way to exercise; simply walk more you can just change your daily commute, park your car further out or skip a stop on public transport.

Walking Challenge Take a pack of pedometers and try these ideas to clock up the steps by walking 20 minutes extra each day. Walk to meet your friends for a coffee Break up the day with a lunchtime walk Get out of the office with a walking meeting Discover your local area with a walkabout Walk your kids to school everyday Get snap happy and tag yourself on Facebook or Twitter with #GetWalesWalking

Walking Challenge

Rachel.Maycock@livingstreets.org.uk 07587 364 705 Thank you! Rachel.Maycock@livingstreets.org.uk 07587 364 705