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Walktober 6th Annual National Walking Month Campaign Begins

Since its inception, hundreds of organizations and thousands of walkers have participated in Walktober during National Walking Month. 's8220;The response has been tremendous,'s8221; notes Dean Witherspoon, President of Health Enhancement Systems. 's8220;We have corporations, hospitals, health departments, YMCAs, fitness clubs, universities, health plans, municipalities, and departments of state and federal government 's8212; all participating in this workplace wellness program (www.Walktober.com). Walking is the one activity almost everyone can do; all they need is the right pair of shoes.'s8221;

Dramatic Results

The idea for a single month to highlight walking grew out of research showing consistent fitness walking produces outstanding health benefits, such as:

>    Better weight control

>    Increased emotional/psychological boost

>    Decreased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers

>    Enhanced mental alertness

>    Improved sleep.

Health Enhancement Systems's8217; publication, Walking: The Health and Economic Impact, cites more than 20 peer-reviewed studies that support a comprehensive walking initiative. 's8220;The data is clear,'s8221; confirms Witherspoon. 's8220;If we can motivate people to simply double the steps they take throughout the day we can dramatically improve the health of individuals and populations.'s8221;

Team Option

A new feature in 2009 is a fun team component where friends or workgroups band together to compete against others for bragging rights. 's8220;The team feature is such a popular element of our other online workplace wellness programs (www.Walktober.com) that we added it to Walktober's8230; it's8217;s amazing how a little friendly rivalry inspires even the most sedentary to get going,'s8221; Witherspoon comments.

Health Enhancement Systems has been creating health improvement solutions for corporations, health plans, health systems, hospitals, government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofits, and other groups since 1992. A leader in behavior change innovation, Health Enhancement Systems serves organizations in North America and throughout the world. For more information about Health Enhancement Systems products and services, call 800.326.2317 (989.839.0852).

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