Celebrate National Walking Day with Health Promotion and Wellness and the American Heart Association Wednesday, April 2, at noon on the Quad.
Physical inactivity is a huge national problem. In fact, 70 percent of Americans don’t get enough exercise, which means they are at a great risk for heart disease, stroke, and other blood vessel disease. Heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of men and women in the United States.
But we’re not going to take it sitting down! On April 2 students, faculty, and staff will lace up their sneakers and join millions of people across the U.S. as they pledge to live a healthier lifestyle and love their heart.
The first 100 walkers to complete the inner loop of the Quad will get a free sandwich from Subway. All attendees can enter to win prizes, including a gift card from Subway. Heart health information and other wellness resources will be available from various campus and local organizations. A photo booth and health pledges will also be available. In case of inclement weather, this event will take place on the concourse level of Redbird Arena.
What: National Walking Day walking event
When: Noon Wednesday, April 2
Where: Quad, by the Old Main Bell. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held on the concourse of Redbird Arena.
- Warm up with Campus Recreation at 12:05 p.m.
- Walk a loop of the Quad (or more!) with Reggie at 12:10 p.m. (but feel free to stop by anytime between Noon and 1:30 p.m.)
- Visit with campus and local organizations such as Health Promotion and Wellness, Campus Recreation, Student Health Services, American Heart Association, Fleet Feet Bloomington, OSF Center for Healthy Lifestyles, and more!
- Post photos of you walking using the hashtag #ISUWalks
Additional event features: Free sandwiches for the first 100 walkers, blood pressure checks, photo booth, prize drawings, and campus/community health resources. This event is open to Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff.
Additional heart health resources
- Cholesterol guidelines: myths vs. truth
- Go red for women
- Health Promotion and Wellness “Love Your Heart” Pinterest board
- Heart health for young adults
- Heart health information | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- New cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines
- Women’s heart health at all ages
