Deacon Walton faithfully walks six days a week in the mornings. He used to walk around the neighborhood. Now at almost 89 years old, he walks up and down his driveway. Right after the sun rises and before his wife gets up to serve him breakfast, Deacon Walton completes his exercises in the basement and then goes outside to walk. He walks to enjoy nature, to commune with God and to promote a strong heart, muscles and bones. Join Deacon Walton as you too can walk for better health. Walk at the track or gym, in the park, around your neighboorhood, in your driveway or even inside your house. 

Maybe you haven’t been active for a while. No problem. Just get started…take the first step today. And remember…Movement is Medicine!!!Why is Walking the Most Popular (and Beneficial) Form of ExerciseSubmitted by Deacon Walton for the Road to Wellness Health Ministry(from the American Heart Association)Research has shown that  walking at least 150 minutes a week(i.e. 5 days a week for 30 minutes each day) can help you:

• Think better, feel better and sleep better-Improve your mental and emotional well-being and reduce the risk of depression-Improve your energy and stamina
• Strengthen joints and decrease pain and inflammation by bringing oxygen and nutrients to those areas-Increase your circulation, strength and flexibility
• Improve your blood pressure, blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels
• Prevent weight gain and maintain a healthy weight
• Improve memory and reduce the risk of dementia
• Boost bone strength and reduce your risk of osteoporosis
• Improve breathing and strengthens lung function-Reduce your risk of serious diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and several types of cancer