WALKING FOR FITNESS

What is it?
Walking for Fitness is a program designed to promote healthy lifestyles by making walking and jogging a fun experience.

Who is it for?
The program is intended for the faculty and staff of CSUF.

Where is it?
There are 6 routes mapped out throughout the CSUF campus, ranging from 0.5 miles to 2.1 miles. Choose a route based upon your preference and convenience.

When is it?
This program is designed to be utilized at your own convenience. Walk during lunch if you are teaching; before, between, or after classes; or buddy up with someone who has a similar schedule.

Why Participate?
· Reduces stress
· Burns body fat
· Raises metabolism
· Lowers high blood pressure
· Slows aging
· Elevates mood
· Improves flexibility
· Better quality of life
· Reduces incidence of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and other diseases
· Every minute of walking can extend your life 1.5 to 2 minutes
· Longer, moderately paced walking is good for loosing weight
· Shorter, faster walking is good for a healthy heart and lungs

The map routes will be provided on the Maps and Materials portion of the website, along with walking logs to track your progress. Also available on the website are various fun-facts that correspond with each route, along with self-regulation strategies and normative data. Enjoy!