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National Walking Day - April
Wed, Apr 3, 2024

National Walking Day

April 6 provides a unique opportunity to start a healthy lifestyle; National Walking Day assumes you will devote an hour to a useful activity. When we walk, we contribute positively to the environment and improve our health. Walking prevents cardiovascular diseases. It also reduces depression and normalizes sleep patterns.

The History

Walking is something primitive man excelled at. Hunting animals, they traveled great distances in search of prey. People do not know how to run as fast as animals or fly like birds, but walking is a skill people have possessed since ancient times. During the reign of Queen Victoria, special competitions were held in Great Britain where people competed in long-distance walking. The winner was the one who covered the distance on foot in the shortest time. The holiday was created as a   reminder this useful and acceptable pastime that is accessible to everyone.

Interesting facts

Holiday is celebrated on the first Wednesday of April.

  1. If you walk 15 minutes a day, not only on this holiday, you significantly reduce your body’s need for desserts and sweet dishes.
  2. Since 1904, walking has been on the list of Olympic sports.
  3. In 1965, Japanese inventor Yoshiro Hatano created the ten thousand step counter, also known as a pedometer. It allows a person to keep track of how many steps they have walked, in keeping with their exercise goals.
  4. Statistics show walking increases creative abilities.
  5. Devote 30 minutes a day to walking and take 6000 steps to feel noticeably better within a month. This useful habit does not require much effort.

Go for a walk, invite a friend or lover, and have a good time getting healthier.

When is National Walking Day celebrated in 2024?

National Walking Day is observed every year on the first Wednesday in April.

Observations

Weekday Month Day Year
Wednesday April 3 2024
Wednesday April 2 2025

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