1. Bettina Bryant Erica Burch Sabrina Higgins Likecia Luckey

2. Overview TTarget audience: college students PPurpose: To inform college students about the importance of walking and how to get started with a walking program

3. Health Statistics  Healthy People 2000  4 of the 10 major causes of death in the U.S.  #1 preventable cause of death is heart disease

4. Why is walking important?  Improves good health  Improves overall well-being

5. Health Benefits  Cardiovascular endurance  Muscle tone  Burns calories  Reduce heart disease  Lowers risk of Type II Diabetes

6. Positive Effects  Better self-image  Increases feelings of well-being  Relieves depression  Reduces stress  More confidence  Become more relaxed

7. How to Get Started  Get approval  Walking gear  Elements  Safety  Warm up/ cool down  Hydration  Types of walking

8. Get Approval  Consult a physician  Get a check-up  Know your family history  Inform him/her of any pre-existing conditions  List any medications

9. Walking Gear  Shoes and socks  Breathable  Proper fit  Clothing  Comfortable  Appropriate  Accessories  Radio  Pedometer

10. Elements  Time of day  Avoid 10a.m- 4p.m  Where you walk  Neighborhood  Temperature  Heat  Cold

11. Safety  Protection  Beware of surroundings  Carry protective device  Techniques  Scream “fire”  Be skeptical and cautious

12. Warm up/ Cool down  Reasons  Loosens muscles  Prevents injuries  Types (stretches)  Achilles  Quadriceps  Calf  Leg extensions

13. Types of warm up/ cool down techniques

14. Hydration  Benefits  Cools the body  Replaces lost water  Alternatives  Sports drinks  Flavored water

15. Types of Walking  Health- long term health  Distance- endurance, burns calories  Aerobic- improve fitness by increasing number and size of blood vessels

16. Types of Walking  Anaerobic threshold- increases athletic performance  Economy speed- builds speed ability and technique  Fat burning- use stored fats for energy

17. Walking Alternatives  Walk your dog  Use the stairs  Walk to work or school  Take longer route to destination  Take the scenic route

18. Walking as an Alternative

19. Remember…  Get Approval  Wear comfortable, appropriate gear  Keep well hydrated while walking  Be aware of surroundings  Stay positive  Have fun!!!

20.  Any Questions?