The birth of TAKE A WALK OUTDOORS Day isnโt tied to a specific reason other than the fact that itโs a pretty good concept. The driving force behind this day is to promote outdoor activity and connection with nature. Walking, a universally accessible activity is advocated for its role in incorporating physical exercise into our overall well-being. In the contemporary, technology-driven society, taking a walk outdoors serves as a countermeasure to sedentary habits. Itโs celebrated on the 20th Day in January.
TAKE A WALK OUTDOORS Day commemorates the historical significance of walking in human evolution, contributing to mobility, strength, and aerobic fitness. It plays a crucial role in circulating blood throughout the body, facilitated by the coordinated action of the heart, lungs, and arteries. Celebrating this day is a nod to the positive impact of walking outdoors and a reminder of the benefits it brings, making it a compelling reason to strive to achieve your 10,000-step goal.
It might seem clichรฉ but the act of doing (putting one foot in front of the other) tells your mind and body to do the same. Walking, with the added benefit of doing it outdoors, is great for your emotional and physical well-being.ย Youโre the one in charge of what you do, how you act, and how you cope. You may even think no one knows what youโre dealing with, what youโre going through, or how you feel, but there always is someone who will.
Walking outdoors for long distances has been a popular thing for a very long time. The Romans were known for walking. Emperor Hadrian around 100 AD walked or rode on horseback during his 21-year reign dressed in full armor just to check on his entire empire and help unify it. He never rode in a chariot or any other vehicle.
During the 1860s to 1903 walking long distances became a competitive sport in Europe and the United States. Walkers at the time were paid handsomely. When it comes to sports, people like to test their limits whether theyโre walking for speed or covering some serious distance.
In general, itโs important for people to walk four miles a day; for optimal physical health, six miles is recommended. Walking too much is possible and can put your body at risk for injury by not bouncing back to recover leaving you tired. Anything over 20 miles is considered overdoing it.
Not sure how to LOVE the day? Weโve got a few interesting ideas to consider that may help get you started.
Here are some activities that you can do on TAKE A WALK OUTDOORS Day!
Get outside and take a walk! When you walk with a partner, neighbor, or friend it helps you stay motivated and socially connected with that person.
Help motivate someone that doesnโt exercise regularly to start walking with you even if itโs a simple 10-minute walk.
Buy a pedometer, Fitbit, or Smartwatch and start recording your steps. Set goals and start seeing the results you want.
Push someone in a wheelchair or take out a baby in a stroller. If a family member is physically challenged then take them regularly to go to the pool at a local gym or hotel. Pool walking, especially if youโre older, keeps you safe in case of a fall by saving you from striking the ground with all your weight. Balance is important the older you become. You could also try a chair walking workout video on a portable device while seated outdoors to get the added benefit of Vitamin D.
Use social media posts with the hashtags #TakeAWalkOutDoorsDay, #HikingLOVE, #KeepWalking, #NatureWalks, #WalkInNature, #OptOutdoors, #HealthHolidays, #JanuaryHolidays, #Holiday, #FindADayToLOVE, #iHEARTdays to support the importance of celebrating, promoting, and sharing with the world why you โค๏ธ TAKE A WALK OUTDOORS Day.
American astronaut, engineer, and fighter pilot. He and Neil Armstong were the first two people to ever land on the moon and even enjoyed a snack while they were there. Quote: โItโs not exactly a grand feast for a couple of guys on the verge of making history, but when youโre in space you have to make do with what you have.โ It was sugar cookie cubes, square-shaped bacon, a fruit drink, and coffee. He spent a total of 12 days in outer space and legally changed his name to โBuzzโ in 1988. Born 1930.
Member of the British Royal Family. Sheโs married to Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex who is the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh. Born 1965.
Singer, songwriter, musician best known for having strong vocals and performing blues and funk with a twelve-string guitar. Born 1888.
Year | Date | Day of the Week |
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2024 | January 20 | Saturday |
2025 | January 20 | Monday |
2026 | January 20 | Tuesday |
2027 | January 20 | Wednesday |
2028 | January 20 | Thursday |
There are some serious benefits to well-being attributed to walking. These include bone health (helping those with osteoporosis), heart (pulmonary and cardiovascular), mental health, stress management, diabetes, weight issues, and obesity.
In addition, walking is good for boosting your mood, burning off those calories, helping reduce chronic disease; it can help you live longer, boost brain power, and boosts your immune system. The Journal of Experimental Psychology found in 2014 that going for a walk can help spark creativity through learning, memory, and cognition. At the risk of sounding so many good bells & whistles, itโs also good for helping you sleep better too!
Lastly starting a walking plan will help you stick to your tasks with good repetitive exercise. Now you have many reasons to go for a walk outdoors!
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