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 New Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults 
What Makes Older Adults Want to Walk?
Find out why a walking program will help you feel better and live longer
- You can benefit from regular physical activity, no matter what
your age is.
- Physical activity does not have to be strenuous to achieve
health benefits. Daily moderate activity can make a difference.
- Check with your doctor before beginning any new physical activity
program.
- Walking can help maintain your ability to live independently.
- Walking reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, high blood
pressure, colon cancer, and diabetes.
- Walking helps maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
- Walking can help people with chronic, disabling conditions
improve their stamina and muscle strength.
- Walking can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
and increase your feeling of well-being.
- Walking and other physical activity can help control joint
swelling and pain associated with arthritis.
- Walking is simple - all you need is a well-fitted pair of walking
shoes.
Here's
how to get started
How
to make the most of your walk
To
Get Your Own Free Walking Log book call the NJ Department of Health
and Senior Services at 609-943-3498 or email
Track
your walking miles [pdf 235k]
Locate
walking clubs in your community
Want
to know where to walk?
If
you're using a pedometer, learn how to give
yourself credit [pdf 11k] for other activities like gardening, swimming,
mopping floors or dancing.
How
to check your heart rate
Request
Your Certificate of Achievement [pdf 6k] for Walking
Regularly for 12 Weeks.
See
how many miles your county has 'logged' (Coming Soon)
Need
other services for older adults?
Do
you have any other questions? Contact NJ Department of Health and
Senior Services at 609-943-3498
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