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How to start a walking group
Starting a walking group doesn't require much. Simply spread the word and get organized. Soon you'll be walking toward better health.
By Mayo Clinic staffIf you crave solitude, walking on your own might be the perfect workout. If you'd rather look to others for inspiration, don't go it alone. Start a walking group today!
Spread the word
Talk to family members, friends, neighbors and colleagues. You might be surrounded by people who are ready to lace up their walking shoes — and hold each other accountable for regular exercise. But you can branch out to others, too. Post a notice in your workplace cafeteria, or place an ad in your local newspaper or on a community Web site.
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- Walking: A step in the right direction. Weight-control Information Network. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/walking.htm. Accessed Feb. 23, 2009.
