Alberta Blue Cross will be hosting its "Winter Walk Day" on Feb. 5.
Winter Walk Day is an initiative to encourage all Albertans to tap into the mental and physical health benefits of exercising outdoors in all seasons.
On Winter Walk Day, all Albertans are encouraged to walk at least 15 minutes outside.
"By encouraging individuals, families, communities and workplaces to participate, Winter Walk Day helps to promote and inspire a healthy culture across Alberta," a release from Alberta Blue Cross states. "Many schools, organizations and communities host group walks."
“As a champion for wellbeing, Alberta Blue Cross challenges all Albertans to participate this year by bundling up, going outside and getting active,” says Brian Geislinger, senior vice-president of Corporate Relations and Community Engagement with Alberta Blue Cross.
Winter Walk Day is a shared initiative of the Government of Alberta, SHAPE Alberta, Fitness Alberta, TrailNet, In Motion, Alberta Recreation and Parks Association, Ever Active Schools, Alberta Blue Cross and Alberta Motor Association. Last year, more than 100,000 Albertans joined in despite the cold. Participants are encouraged to register online at https://shapeab.ca/winter-walk-day/ and to share their experience on social media using the hashtag #WinterWalkDay.
