Walking is one of the safest, easiest, most accessible and convenient ways to include physical activity into your day. It’s not surprising that walking is Saskatchewan’s number one choice for physical activity.
Your path to increased physical activity through walking can be as easy as:
- Choose one trip each day to walk instead of ride.
- Choose the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Park a little further away form your destination.
- Take a walking break instead of a coffee break.
- Seek out the pathways and trails in your community and use them!
- Just go for a walk – it’s a great way to start your day or get a little pick me up at any time.
It all starts with just one more step!
Walking is our most natural form of movement…we all know how to do it. Check out the links below for some great tips to keep walking safe, comfortable and regular.
Your walking workout
“Join the Movement”...Hundreds of Saskatchewan walkers are taking steps toward better health through walking.
The Saskatoon Health Region has developed an online in motion walking workout program to assist you to meet your physical activity goals based on how active you currently are. Just click here to get started!
Walking clubs
All across Saskatchewan, walking clubs are keeping people motivated and marching together toward a healthier future.
Is there a walking club in your community? Click here to find out! If you are aware of a Saskatchewan walking club that isn’t included on this list contact us and we’ll add them to our list.
If there isn’t a walking club in your community, school or workplace we can help you get one started. Open the documents below to download the In motion Walking Club Toolkit for a great walking club resource guide developed based on the City of Saskatoon’s Smart Start Program. It’s simple, easy and a lot of fun!
- Introduction
- Guide to healthy walking
- Self contract
- Walking contract
- Attendance Sheet
- Relapse Planner
- Certificate
- Poster
- Emergency Contact Sheet
- Walking Club Walking Chart
- Logo Useage Guidelines
- Logos
- Physical Activity Readiness Questionaire
Do you live in a walkable community?
Where you live has a major impact on your ability to be active every day. Communities with safe walking routes, good lighting, well maintained trails and pathways and close proximity to shopping, libraries, recreation facilities and other destinations encourage citizens to choose walking more often.
To learn more about walkable communities, assess your community’s “walkability” and take steps to make your community more physical activity friendly check out the links below.
How walkable is your community? Download this walkability checklist developed by Partners for a Walkable America
Here are some great links to resources to help you make your community more walking friendly.
Way to go!
Active and Safe Routes to School
Walking to school
Walking to school is an easy way to add more physical activity into the lives of our children. The benefits are enormous! Not only will our children become more active, they learn safe routes to school, safe pedestrian and cycling skills, become familiar with their neighborhood and all the while reducing traffic congestion and air quality around the school yard. Not only that, children who are more active are more attentive in school and are ready to learn.
Check out these great resources to help ensure safe and active trips to and from school for your children and the children in your community
Active & Safe Routes to School
Walk to School Week
