PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (March 23, 2015) – Bayfront Health and the American Heart Association invite Charlotte County employers to recognize National Walking Day on April 1 and support their employees’ health by encouraging them to step away from their desks and spend some time being active.
The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of physical activity weekly for adults and 60 minutes a day for kids. In recognition of National Walking Day on April 1, the Charlotte County American Heart Association is encouraging people to lace up with red shoelaces to show that they are engaging in physical activity for their heart, health, and family. Whether it’s walking, running, biking, playing sports or joining a group class, the goal is being active. Across the country, Americans will be taking the initiative to increase physical activity and help the community move away from a sedentary lifestyle.
Ricky Satcher, Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda Market CEO and 2016 Heart Walk Chairman, says: “Our ‘My Heart. My Life.’ initiative encourages all Charlotte County residents and their employers to move toward better health through daily physical activity and sensible eating choices. We encourage all of Charlotte County to make physical activity part of the culture of your workplace by doing something as easy as holding walking meetings, providing wellness incentives for getting active or challenging staff to walk during their breaks and after lunch.”
Activities the American Heart Association suggests for getting active on National Walking Day are:
For information on participating in the 2016 Heart Walk, call the American Heart Association at 941-962-5679 or visit www.heart.org.
