Materials Needed:
- Safe, well-lit surface
- Closed-toe shoes
- Optional: walking DVD
Instructions:
- Walking can be done anywhere, indoors, outdoors, in wide open places or in small spaces
- Walk around the neighborhood or go to a nearby park or high school track
- Walk with a partner or group - this is a great opportunity to build healthy relationships
Here are a few suggestions to help with a walking routine:
- Start light and build up the duration and/or intensity of walks
- Track progress (500 steps is about ¼ mile)
- Purchase a walking DVD for indoor walking in small spaces
- Walk while listening to a favorite playlist
- Have fun with it! Create a playlist with “ Walk“ in the title (e.g., Walking on Sunshine, Walk Like an Egyptian, I Walk the Line, These Boots are Made for Walking)
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Download PDF” to download the file.
Lindsay, A. and Heleman, N.
2026,
Walk to Wellness,
University of Nevada, Reno Extension