Steppin' Out Results

Over 1,600 residents of all ages participated in the first annual walking campaign "Steppin Out" this past April. Steppin' Out encouraged the community to participate in the walking challenge and take 10,000 steps a day, measured by pedometers during that week.

This challenge was so successful and we encourage the continued commitment of residents to take 10,000 steps a day. Walking is one of the easiest ways to become healthier. It's an exercise that is not only cheap and easy, there is a low risk of injury and it lowers the risk of heart disease and type two diabetes.

Whether you walk indoors or outdoors, the only equipment required is a good pair of walking shoes. Instead of meeting for lunch with a friend, catch up while walking through one of Euless' seventeen parks. It's also a great stress reliever if you need some quiet time to clear your head.

Perhaps the best reason of all though, is that walking can keep your mind sharp as you age. According to a study from the American Academy of Neurology, researchers tested women who walked an average of 18 miles a week and they had the least cognitive decline. Women who said they walked just half a mile a week showed the greatest decline.

For information on Euless parks, please visit the Parks List.