Walking Kit

Welcome to the 3rd revision of the Healthy Workplace Walking Kit! We have made changes based on user feedbac k and ideas. This Walking Kit is for the employees, phy sicians, learners and volunteers at Capital Health.

There are many reasons why people walk, some for fitness and health, some as a means of transportation, some to relax … Whatever your motivation for walking, we encourage you to walk with spir it!

Walk as part of a group or team to help get your WALKING BENEFITS

• Lowers blood pressure for people with elevated levels
• Improves cholesterol profiles by elevating good cholesterol
• Builds bone strength and decreases risk of osteoporosis
• Helps burn excess body fat and reduce weight
• Increases cardiovascular fitness
• Combats daily stress and anxiety
• Reduces severity of depression
• Eases chronic low-back pain
• Increases longevity
• Improves mood and mental performance
• Boots the body’s natural immune system