What does the former Surgeon General say about walking?

Q:  Mr. Pedometer, I’ve heard that our nation’s former surgeon general thinks Americans should be walking more.  Why is that such a big deal?

A:  Yes, former United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, in 2015, issued that call to action as a basic way to improve the health of individuals and our nation as a whole.

Benefit of Walking Outdoors

Q:  Mr. Pedometer, you encourage us to get out and walk in local parks, but isn’t dong winter walking inside our shopping mall just as good?

A:  Any walking is better than being sedentary for most of the day, but walking outdoors in pleasant surroundings has, even more, benefits, as noted below: