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• You have a walking partner that will walk with you every day -- your dog! You told us that you walk your dog about 15 minutes a day. A few extra walks each day is a great way for you to get outside and get some extra steps.

• You have a walking partner that will walk with you every day -- your dog! You told us that you walk your dog about 15-30 minutes a day. A few extra walks each day is a great way for you to get outside and get some extra steps.

• You have a walking partner that will walk with you every day -- your dog! You told us that you walk your dog about 30-60 minutes a day. That's great! Walking your dog is a great way to meet your daily walking goal.

• You have a walking partner that will walk with you every day -- your dog! You told us that you walk your dog more than an hour a day. That's great! Walking your dog is a great way to meet your daily walking goal.

• You have a walking partner that will walk with you every day -- your dog! You told us that you already walk your dog, but a few extra walks each day is a great way for you to get outside and get some extra steps.

• You have a walking partner that will walk with you every day -- your dog! One or two short walks each day is a great way for you to get outside and get some extra steps.

• You have a walking partner that will walk with you every day -- your dog! Walking your dog is a great way for you to get outside and get some extra steps into your day.

• You're a former smoker. Congratulations on quitting! That's a tough challenge that you've overcome. You know what it takes to make big changes in your life. This can help you as you work to increase your daily steps.

• You currently enjoy recreational activities, including $englishList(EnjoyRecAct, 1,3). What will it take to add walking to that list?

• You mentioned that your family and friends are a great source of support. As you get into your walking program, you'll be happy you have the support of people who care about you.

• You told us that you're trying to lose weight. Walking is a great way to burn off some of those extra pounds.

• You're really motivated to walk every day. You're in a great place as you start this program.

• You're feeling pretty motivated to walk each day.

• You don't feel like your health is the best that it can be. By choosing to walk more, you may find your feelings will change over time.

• You're really confident that you can walk every day.

• You feel pretty confident about being able to walk more. We can help build that confidence.

• You have some difficulty climbing stairs. Over time, walking may actually help make those stairs a little easier.

• You and your doctor both feel that walking is a great way to start helping you become more active.

• You signed up for this program. You're ready to take charge of your health.

• Living with heart disease can be difficult. But research shows that regular exercise can reduce your future cardiovascular risks. Walking is a great way to strengthen the strongest muscle in your body -- your heart.

• Dealing with diabetes everyday can be difficult. But research shows that regular exercise can help people with diabetes. Walking can help your insulin work better, improve your blood circulation, lower your blood sugar, and keep your joints flexible.

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• As someone who is currently overweight, you are at risk for diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer, hypertension, and arthritis. Exercise will not only reduce your chance of being diagnosed with a serious disease, but along with a healthy diet, exercise is the best way to improve your blood circulation and reduce the pressure on your bones.

• A great way to reduce your risk of developing diabetes is to exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet.

• Having high blood pressure makes your heart work harder and causes your arteries to be under added strain. By walking, you can reduce your blood pressure. Even a small amount of regular activity can help reduce long-term consequences of high blood pressure.

• Arthritis can be hard to live with. Exercise can help relieve the pain and stiffness you might feel. It can also give you more energy and reduce the disability common with arthritis.

• Exercise can have positive effects on several menopausal symptoms. It can decrease the number and severity of hot flashes and reduce weight gain. It can also decrease anxiety and depression, increase energy levels, and reduce the progression of osteoporosis.

• There is good news for men who need another reason to become motivated to walk! Men who exercise most days of the week have 30% less risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction and impotence.

• You shared with us that you smoke. Smokers who are unable to quit can still improve their health by becoming physically active. And if you do decide that you might want to quit, physical activity can help! It's a great stress reliever that can replace reaching for a cigarette.

• Walking is a great way to lose weight. Walking one mile can burn at least 100 calories. By walking two miles a day, three times a week, you can help reduce your weight by one pound every three weeks.

• Osteoporosis occurs when the bones lose calcium and become fragile. Walking can help promote bone growth and bone density. Physical activity reduces your risk of both falling and breaking a bone.

• Walkers have stronger bones and more flexibility than people who don't walk. As a walker, you're less likely to fall and suffer injuries such as hip fractures or joint injuries. Walkers also have much better balance than other people of the same age who do not walk.

• Walkers have stronger bones and more flexibility than people who don't walk. As a walker, you'll also strengthen your muscles and joints. Walkers also have much better balance than other people of the same age who do not walk.

• Walking has been shown to improve self esteem, relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety, and improve mood. Walking, particularly in pleasant surroundings, and with other people, offers many opportunities for relaxation and social contact.

• You actively try to manage your stress.

• You don't smoke.

• You wear a seatbelt in the car.

• You wear a bike helmet while cycling.

• You wear a motorcylce helmet while riding.

• You see a healthcare provider regularly.

• You floss your teeth.

• You get a flu shot every year.

• You take a multivitamin.

• You're up to date on your shots.

• You signed up for this program!

• When you begin, don't push yourself too hard. Start slowly. Ease into your walk.
• Walk a little further than you normally do and work up to walking further and faster as time passes.
• While you might be breathing hard, you should still be able to talk to a friend while walking.
• After walking, cool down by slowing down gradually. Make sure to stretch after walking. Stretching after walking can help prevent muscle pain the next day.
• If you ever feel pain while walking, be sure to visit your doctor before continuing.

• Walking can reduce feelings of chest pain and pressure.
• It can strengthen your heart and help regulate your heartbeat.
• Walking can reduce nausea and weakness.

• Walking can lower your blood glucose and blood pressure.
• It will lower your bad cholesterol and raise your good cholesterol.
• It will improve your body's ability to use insulin.
• Walking can help you lose weight.

• Walking can reduce feelings of chest pain and pressure.
• It can strengthen your heart and help regulate your heartbeat.
• Walking can reduce nausea and weakness.

• Walking can lower your blood glucose and blood pressure.
• It will lower your bad cholesterol and raise your good cholesterol.
• It will improve your body's ability to use insulin.
• Walking can help you lose weight.

• Lower your blood pressure.
• Reduce depression and help you sleep better.
• Lose weight.
• Increase your self-esteem.

• Walking helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints.
• It can help control weight.
• Regular participation in walking is associated with reduced mortality rates for older adults. In other words, walkers live longer!

Everyone should make a point to walk daily because of all the great benefits.

• Walking helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints.
• It can help control weight.
• It may reduce depression and help you sleep better.
• Walking is a great way to increase your self-esteem.

• Nerve damage can make it hard to tell if you've injured your feet during exercise. Check your feet before and after exercise for sores, blisters, irritation, cuts, or other injuries.
• Walking may lower your blood glucose too much which can cause hypoglycemia. Be sure to check your blood glucose before you exercise. If it's below 100, have a small snack. After you exercise, check to see how it has affected your blood glucose level.
• Drink plenty of fluids while walking, since your blood glucose can be affected by dehydration.

• Don't try to do too much too fast.
• Exercise at an intensity appropriate for you.
• Pick activities that are fun, that suit your needs and that you can do year-round.
• Take more time to warm up and cool down before and after your workout.

There are a few special precautions you should take as you begin to walk more.

• Don't try to do too much too fast.
• Exercise at an intensity appropriate for you.
• Pick activities that are fun, that suit your needs and that you can do year-round.
• Take the time to wam up and cool down before and after your workout.