Penn State Health St. Joseph to Host "Walk with a Doc" Walking Series

Walk into Spring! Penn State Health St Joseph is starting their community-based healthy lifestyle and walking program and we want YOU to join!

Starting April 6th, join us for 12 weeks of short, health-related discussions and walks with members of your community and physicians and medical providers from our clinic.

Walks will be Thursdays, 1pm – 2pm, at City Park Bandshell and Saturdays, 9am – 11am, at the Reading Public Museum.

According to the American Heart Association, walking has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity. Think it doesn’t do any good? Think again. Walking is low impact and easier on the joints than running. It is safe – with a doctor’s okay – for people with orthopedic ailments, heart conditions, and those who are more than 20% overweight. In addition, research has shown that you could gain two hours of life for each hour of regular exercise! That quick stroll around the block seems a little more worthwhile now, doesn’t it?

Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from a healthcare provider, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking. Walk your own pace and distance.

This program was started in Columbus, OH in April of 2005 by Dr. David Sabgir and has now expanded throughout the world. You don’t need any special gear and there are no special rules. Our walking groups are a safe, fun, and FREE place to get some steps, learn about health, and meet new friends.

This program is led by our Family Medicine Residency program and Katherine Alvarez, and is open to the public.

For more information: https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/reading-pennsylvania/