Walk Your Way to Better Health!

Explore Downtown Bellevue and walk your way to better health as the popular Walk Downtown Bellevue campaign returns June 23 to September 3 with pedometers, prizes, and a little extra incentive to keep you moving through summer.

The Bellevue Downtown Association launched the fi rst 10-week Walk campaign in 2007 to promote easy downtown walking routes for regular exercise and to take an extra step toward achieving a healthier downtown community. Each year, thousands of participants join the challenge with a free pedometer and other helpful tips to keep pace with a 10,000 steps/day goal.

Whether it’s a brisk lunch time hike or a weekend shopping stroll, the health benefi ts of walking over time at this rate are signifi cant. Studies show that walkers burn a fair share of calories, lower blood pressure, relieve stress, and reduce risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Get started on the right foot this summer by picking up your free starter-kit beginning June 23 at one of the Walk Downtown Bellevue sponsor locations. For more information and a list of sponsor locations, visit bellevuedowntown.org/walk or call (425) 453-1223.