Walking 30 minutes a day, five days a week is a powerful way to manage stress and improve mood. Enhance the mental health benefits with these suggestions:

• Practice mindfulness. Focus awareness on your environment, feelings, and sensations. Simply being in the moment can induce a sense of calm.

• Walk with a friend. Great conversation and laughter help you decompress. Having a walking buddy also can keep you committed to your routine.

• Take it outside. Exercising outdoors — even once a week — can boost your mental health.

Incorporating these elements can help you get the most from your walking routine — mind, body, and spirit.

CEO George C. Halvorson discusses the gift of walking in this video. Share it with your colleagues, friends, family, and neighbors.

http://everybodywalk.org/films-a-info/experts.html

https://ideabook.kp.org/videos/11490