Walks
Wellness Maricopa 1 Mile Heart Walk that highlights Sustainability on campus
Did you know?
- All new construction on campus is built to the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED-Silver standard or equivalent for sustainable design. These buildings are resource efficient, using less water and energy so as to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- Stay hydrated. Skip the bottled water and refill instead. Water bottle fill stations are available in several buildings on campus providing cold, filtered water at no cost. Support Zero Waste by using a refillable water bottle.
- Xeriscape landscaping refers to water conservation through creative landscaping. Native plants are used to reduce maintenance and the need for supplements.
Wellness Maricopa 1 Mile Heart Walk
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- According to researchers, 20 minutes of exercise activity can increase brain activity by 20%. *SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey
- There are considerable health benefits to taking a brisk walk every day. Let’s get moving! Take a 15-20 minute break and try the 1 Mile Heart Walk.
- Drink water before, during and after exercise! For every pound of weight lost during exercise, replace with two cups of water. Find water bottle fill stations on the map
Wellness Maricopa 1.5 Mile Heart Walk
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- Water helps energize muscles. Cells that don't maintain their balance of fluids and electrolytes shrivel, which can result in muscle fatigue. When muscle cells don't have adequate fluids, they don't work as well and performance can suffer. - WebMD
- Drinking enough fluids is important when exercising. Drink about 17 ounces of fluid about two hours before exercise. During exercise start drinking fluids early, and drink at regular intervals to replace fluids lost by sweating. - American College of Sports Medicine
Wellness Maricopa 2.0 Mile Heart Walk
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- The benefits of walking include: maintain healthy weight, strengthen bones and muscles, improve mood, improve balance and coordination, prevent or manage heart disease, hypertension, and Type 2 diabetes. - Mayo Clinic
- Sensible sun exposure on bare skin for 5-10 minutes 2-3 times per week will produce sufficient Vitamin D. Vitamin D regulates calcium absorption and maintenance of phosphorous levels in blood in order to maintain healthy bones. - Medical News Today
- Calories burned per mile of walking:
- 140lbs - 95 cal/mile
- 160lbs - 105 cal/mile
- 180lbs - 115 cal/mile
- 200lbs - 125 cal/mile
- health.harvard.edu
Wellness Maricopa 0.5 Mile Heart Walk
Did you know?
- According to researchers, 20 minutes of exercise activity can increase brain activity by 20%.
*SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey. - There are considerable health benefits to taking a brisk walk every day. Let's get moving! Take a short break and try the Roadrunner Half Mile.
- Drink water before, during and after exercise! For every pound of weight lost during exercise, replace with two cups of water.