Februaryis upon us, and this year has been great for getting out and walking.  We are trying to work on a partnership between our clinic and the Magna Health Fair to sponsor a walk in May.  So this particular healthy tip is slightly early but helpful in reminding us all to get healthy.

The Benefits of 30 Minutes or More of Daily Brisk Walking

When                 Daily

How Long         30 minutes daily or 15 minutes 2x/day or 10 minutes 3x/day

Intensity           3-6 METs or 150 Kcal/day energy expenditures

                              Examples:           walking 2.5 mph is 3 METS
                                                            walking 3.5 mph is 4 METS
                                                            walking 4.0 mph is 5 METS
                                                            walking 4.5 mph is 6 METS

Benefits

Please join a monthly healthy tip on our website at www.advancedmotionpt.com and tell your friends to “like” us on Facebook to receive healthy tips through the year.

Lance Dougher DPT, MTC