St. Paul, Minnesota

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; 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 Future Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. What better way to start your weekend than on your feet making strides to help your heart and improving your general health to live longer! While you walk at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to have questions answered by local physicians and medical students.

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. Just put on a pair of comfortable shoes and walk alone, with friends, a partner or family or with a group. It’s a personal preference.

City, State:
St. Paul, MN

Upcoming Walks:

Fridays during the summer weather permitting 12:30-1:15. One mile loop. Rev up your energy over the noon hour. All ages, walkers, wheelchairs all welcome.
 
Location: Ames Lake Park – St. Paul, MN Meeting at the clinic on the corner of Maryland Ave E. and Phalen Blvd. – 1414 Maryland Ave E, St Paul, MN 55106 (MHealth Fairview St Paul Phalen Village Clinic parking lot)
 
Leader: U of MN Family Medicine faculty and resident physicians
 
Topic: Healthy lifestyle
 
Questions: johnfp@umn.edu
 
Chapter # 1140
 
 
 

 

Walk Leader:
Dr. Angela Smithson

Contact Information:
Dr. Smithson
smith204@umn.edu

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