Walk Kansas is a team-based program that will help you and others lead a healthier life. Join this program and
- be more active with friends and family,
- make better nutrition choices,
- and walk away your stress.
Living a healthier lifestyle doesn’t mean changing everything at one time. It’s about looking at the choices you make each day, and improving those choices one step at a time. Your team-mates and captain will be there to encourage and motivate you as you take this journey together.
Walk Kansas is an opportunity to involve your entire family and community – those who live close to you and even those at a distance. Family and friends from other communities, states, and countries can participate. This is a chance to promote healthy lifestyle habits to people of all ages through the community program.
The benefits of regular physical activity and smart nutrition choices include:
- more energy
- a more positive outlook on life
- better management of hypertension, diabetes, and weight
- preventing some cancers
- reducing stress
By developing healthy habits you will feel better, look better, and live a healthier, longer life!
In Kansas, only 48% of the population reaches the minimum goal for physical activity (150 minutes per week). Many Kansans are at risk for chronic disease – 37% are overweight; 27% are obese; and only 19% eat enough fruits and vegetables.