UT Southwestern Medical Center invites you to walk with us each month for our local Walk with a Doc program!
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 OK – 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 UT Southwestern health care professional, 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. We encourage you to walk at your own pace and distance.
This Walk with a Doc chapter was founded by UTSW resident physician Dr. Rachel Baiyee-Cady in 2022. The national program was started in Columbus, Ohio, in April 2005 by Dr. David Sabgir and has now expanded throughout the world.
