National Walk@Lunch Day 2012

National Walk@Lunch Day will be held Wednesday,April 25 at businesses across the country.Sponsored by local member plans of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association,employees are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and take a lunchtime walk.It is intended to be the start of a new daily walking routine,to improve their help step by step.Thus the program improves their personal health and reduces costs for all concerned. Schools are also invited to participate in the event,setting personal goals for students and teachers,incorporating walking into the school day as a first step in a preventative health regimen.Just 30 minutes of moderate exercise five days a week improves cardiovascular health;lowers the risk of developing or dying from type 2 diabetes;and strengthens muscles,bones and joints. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association,whose member plans provide health insurance to 100 million Americans,invites you to participate on Wednesday,April 25 and begin walking toward a healthier America and a healthier you.National Walk@Lunch Day is an extension of the BCBSA's WalkingWorks fitness program.