Walking offers many benefits: health, community and environmental
Short-term benefits: After walking, people may note several benefits.
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Feel More Relaxed
Feel Better About Yourself
Move Easier |
Increased Energy Level
Improved Mood
Perform Better |
Better Sleep at Night
Burn Calories
Feel Revitalized |
Long-term benefits: Walking regularly, over time, people may note several benefits.
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Move with fewer aches and pains
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Better posture and balance
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Stronger bones and muscles
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Healthier heart and lungs
Reduced risk of:
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Increasing the number of people who walk in Hamilton goes beyond individual health benefits - it builds a stronger community.
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Increasing the number of physically active Hamiltonians will save money. If 10% more Canadians become active, the country could save about 5 billion dollars in health care costs.
- 1,236 hospitalizations (2000-01) among Hamilton
older adults were fall-related (Ontario Trauma Registry, March 2002)
- More people out walking means more eyes on the street. This may result in less crime, safer neighbourhoods, and can also promote neighbourhood interaction.
By choosing an active mode of transportations, such as walking, we can reduce the number of cars on the road. Fewer cars result in fewer pollutants released into the air.
- In one year, nine families walking daily to school, prevent about 1000 kg of greenhouse gas emissions
Pembina Institute: http://www.pembina.org/climate-change/
