Have you heard? The City of White Rock is challenging residents to get 20% more active by 2010. Accept the challenge! Join the Every Step Counts Community Activity Challenge and walk your way to a healthy, active lifestyle. Walking will help you to: Increase your energy level Enhance your mental well being Help you relax and sleep better Help you manage your body weight, reduce body fat, and tone muscles Increase bone density, thereby preventing osteoporosis Help increase flexibility and co-ordination Reduce high cholesterol and lower your risk of high blood pressure, cancer of the colon, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and osteoarthritis Get Fit at the White Rock Waterfront Did you know that the Promenade from one end to the other is 2.17 km or 2,864 steps? Walk from one end to the other and back with a trip to the end of the pier and you'll have taken 7,000 steps! Additional Resources: Every Step Counts Activity Challenge FAQ's (PDF) Activity Conversion Guide (PDF) Instructions to log your steps in the Activity Tracker (PDF) How to start an exercise program and stick with it - Phil Ellis (PDF) Walking Tips (PDF) Copyright © 2006 The City of White Rock

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