| The Live Long, Live Well Walking Program
for New Jersey's older adults (age 50 or older) and people
with disabilities encourages increasing physical activity to reduce
the risk of chronic disease.
- Logbooks, walking tips, benefits of physical activity, maps,
existing walking clubs and community packets are available at
no charge. A web page tracks the miles walked by participants
in each county quarterly.
- Older adults who walk at least 1 to 2 miles a day, four days
a week for twelve weeks receive a Certificate of Accomplishment
signed by the Governor.
- As of August 2007, 1500 NJ older adults have logged in 353,971
miles, with 19 of New Jersey's 21 counties reporting.
- Twenty-five walking clubs are listed with contact information
and times and locations for walks.
Resources
For log books and other materials at no charge download information
from the walking
program webpage or call
1-800-792-8820.
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