Occurs monthly on the third Saturday, 9 am. Dr Pouya Shafipour of Wellesley Medical Center, Santa Monica,will speak about seasonal allergies their cause and treatments and then lead the group on a walk through the nearby
neighborhood. Warm-up and stretching with Culver-Palms YMCA Fitness Trainer
Brandon Webb precedes the walk at 8:40.
It is free and open to the public.
According
to the American Heart Association walking can:
•
Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
• Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels
• Maintain body weight and lower the risk of obesity
• Enhance mental well-being
• Improve blood lipid profile
• Reduce the risk of osteoporosis
• Reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer
• Reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes
Walking
is low impact and easier on the joints than running. It is safe – with a
doctor’s okay – for people with orthopedic ailments, heart conditions, and
those who are more than 20% overweight. In addition, research has shown that
you could gain two hours of life for each hour of regular exercise!
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Walk With A
Doc was created by an Ohio cardiologist in 2005 to help people battle conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity which are brought on by a
sedentary lifestyle. “You realize that there’s
a really easy fix,” said creator Dr. David
Sabgir, “All you have to do is walk!”
There are currently Walk With A Doc groups in over 100 US locations and
others in Canada, Australia, and Russia.
- come alone or with a friend, a dog, a
neighbor, your kids, your parents or anyone you think may benefit.
JUST COME SEE WHAT THE RAGE IS ALL ABOUT!
For more info: www.walkwithadoc.com, www.meetupcom/culvercitywalkwithadoc
or gracelliott@sbcglobal.net
