Putting your best foot forward

The month of May is National Walking Month. The weather is (hopefully) better, the days are getting longer, and it feels good to be outside with the sun on your back. And there are some real benefits to stretching your legs.

Boost your fitness – any activity that raises your heart rate will help to make you fitter; Improve your mood – the combination of exercise and daylight increases levels of serotonin, the neurotransmitter that helps humans feel happy; Save money – if you can walk to your destination rather than take the car.

But life is already very full, and adding a walk to a busy schedule can be challenging. The key to success is fitting activity around your other commitments and making it fun. Get off the bus a couple of stops early, get out of bed 20 minutes earlier, or plan a weekend walk with friends or family.

At Westfield Health, we want you to stay at your fit and healthy best, so while there’s plenty you can do to take care of yourself, you can rely on our Chamber Primary Health Plan to lend a hand. Visit www.westfieldhealth.com/chamber for more information.