Walking
A number of tools, information
and resources are available to help you
successfully integrate walking into your
daily routine, both as a form of physical
activity and mode of transportation.
The
Rockport
Fitness Walking Test Calculator can
help you determine your current fitness
level.
Use Prevention's Walking
Calculator to determine how many calories
you burn on a walk, depending on speed and duration.
The Calorie
Counter also calculates calories burned
for other activities, including bicycling
and running.
Check out the new PBS
series America's
Walking. Each episode contains information
about personal health and fitness, nutrition,
walking gear, a call to action, and a travel/adventure
spotlight. This site also has a list of
America's
Most Walkable Communities.
See the Top
125 Walking Cities designated by the
American Podiatric Medical Association and
Prevention Magazine.
What Pedestrians Should Know About Their Rights and Responsibilities is a short brochure about pedestrian safety.
The WIN Steps Program has a collection of walking resources, including books, organizations, programs and initiatives.
Facts
Articles
and Research
Organizations
Policies and Legislation
Programs
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