Welcome to the info page for Walk with a Doc – with Dr. Mark Holt and MD Pediatric Associates.  We love our surrounding communities and want to invite everyone to join us by getting outside for a walk!  While Dr. Holt is a pediatrician, this educational walking opportunity is for all ages, so bring your family and join us on the second Saturday of each month.  Wish you could ask a doc an informal question?  Now’s your opportunity!  Bring a friend and let’s join together to keep our community healthy and fit!

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  our team, 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. Want to head to the new trails on the east side of Valley Parkway, and see the wildflower meadow?  Did you know the trails connect Memorial Park to Central Park?  The sky’s the limit! Walk as far as you wish.

The Walk with a Doc 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. Hope to see you on the next second Saturday. Write it on your calendar and make a commitment with us!