Walking is one of the easiest ways to incorporate physical activity into your life.  It has one of the lowest dropout rates of any physical activity, and at Cleveland Clinic, there are plenty of opportunities to get walking! 

NEW: Walking Videos

Cleveland Clinic Youtube has videos on walking and other health and wellness topics.

 

Walking Resources

Local Walking Events

Walking Maps

On-line Walking Log

Printable Walking Log   (pdf)

Take the Stairs Log

Walking Shoes 101:  How to buy walking shoes (pdf)

Cleveland Metroparks Walking Works program

Step Up to Wellness Challenge!

Participate in the Employee Wellness Step Up to Wellness challenge.  It’s easy - you simply visit the website each day and log the number of stairs you climbed.  You can take the stairs at home, work or while shopping, but only walking up the stairs counts.  To add to the fun, we’ve calculated the number of stairs you need to climb in order to reach the top of some of the world’s most famous landmarks.  One raffle prize will be awarded each month from March to June to employees who reach significant heights like Sears Tower, Mt. Washington, Mt. Rainer and Mt. Everest Summit!

Google and Cleveland Clinic partner on Walk for Good.

Click here for more information about the Google and Cleveland Clinic partnership.  Click here to see the Walk for Good videos on walking and the benefits of walking.

 

Walking is the Number One Health Tip

Top 5 Reasons to Walk

Calorie Counter for walking and other physical activity.

Volunteer to walk dogs at the Animal Protective League

American Heart Association Start! Initiative

Videos on shoes and pedometers.

Other resources for walking

According to the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine*, physical activity reduces the risk of coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, depression, and cancer of the breast and colon. (CCJM, Vol 72, Number 8, August 2005.)