BCBSAL Offers Walking Program
BCBSAL has a unique walking program available to their members. More information is available on their webiste.
The walking program offers the opportunity to make a committment to walk regularly and to keep a record of your success. Research shows that a regular routine of walking briskly daily can help with weight loss, lowering cholesterol, strengthening your heart and reducing health problems down the road.
The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports recommends 30 minutes of brisk walking five days a week. It also is recommened to take approximately 10,000 steps daily to produce the best results. The BCBSAL Walking Works Program online assists in these goals. It outlines the importance of walking and offers all the tools you will need to make your walking program effective.
