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We Are Walking More Than Ever Before

With gyms closing during the pandemic, a lot of folks needed to find new ways to get moving, and while some may have bought Peloton bikes, it seems the majority of Americans found a simpler form of movement – walking. 

A new Rockport survey finds:

  • Americans are walking more than they’ve ever been before.
  • 53% of Americans say they’re walking one to five miles more a day as compared prior years.
  • 36% are walking one to two miles a day.
  • 21% are walking three to four miles.
  • And while getting their steps in is good for their physical health, many people are walking for other reasons.
  • 57% say walking is a stress reliever.
  • 67% agree that it helps clear the mind and makes them feel like they have control over their lives.
  • In addition, 33% say they use a walk to get a break from work.
  • 28% say walking together is a good time for families to reconnect. 
  • And now that they’ve increased their walking, most people don’t plant to give it up once things go back to normal.
  • In fact, 93% of people say they are very or somewhat likely to continue walking once health restrictions are lifted.
  • And 61% say they appreciate their daily walks more now than they did before the pandemic. 

Source: Yahoo Finance


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