The majority of us work a job that requires long hours of sitting, or we live in a community where to get anywhere we have a long drive.  This leads to lots of sitting everyday, all day.  Excessive sitting has been linked to a number of illnesses in recent years, including heart disease.  The best solution to this issue is to do more walking. To that end, Wednesday April 1 is National Walking Day, a movement (pun intended) aimed at making sure everyone gets out of their chairs and takes a 30 minute walk.  How can you make sure that you take time out of your day to get a walk in?  Here are some tips: Wear your sneakers to work on Wednesday.  This way you'll already be ready for a stroll. Invite a friend.  Tell them to be ready for Wednesday to take a walk with you.  Having a partner to keep you accountable will help you reach your goal. Walk while on the phone.  If you have a conference call or other long phone call you need to make, take it on your cell phone and … [Read more...]