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Why Walk
The benefits of a regular walking program reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes, improves blood circulation throughout the body, help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol.

Walking Club Quick Facts

• Established Fall 2004
• Currently over 120 participants
• Model Club for the citywide "Walking in the Neighborhood" Project

• Treadmill for inclement weather
• No cost to join
• Licensed Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer
• CPR Training
• Community Garden

Regular walking increases...
Energy, stamina and metabolism
Sound restful sleep
Muscle tone
Bone density
HDL (good cholesterol)
Overall wellness

Regular walking decreases...
Blood sugar
Body fat
Risk of diabetes
Blood pressure
LDL (bad cholesterol)
Stress

Walking Schedule
The Walking Schedules and Locations are distributed throughout the LACCD service area.

Educational forums are conducted every Saturday at the Driving Park Recreation Center. Sessions are focused on exercise by a Physical Trainer and developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle by a Licensed Nutritionist. Members decide the subject matter for these forums. It is during these meetings that members review personal and group status reports, and discuss strategies for maintaining and improving Walking Club activities.