January 20th
Take a Walk Outdoors Day
Ever since people got used to living indoors, it is a pleasure for them to go outside for a walk in the fresh air. Aimed at reminding people to stay active and enjoy the fresh air, Walk Day offers a great reason to do something healthy and spend some time in nature.
Taking a walk outdoors may seem like a natural thing to do without much thought. However, in today's world, with desk jobs and constant screen time, it can be difficult to get outside and move around. The history of outdoor walking dates back to ancient Roman times, where the concept of measuring distance walked by soldiers motivated Leonardo Da Vinci to create one of the first mechanical pedometers. Famous artists and activists like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Mahatma Gandhi all promoted outdoor walking as a form of physical exercise, meditation, and peaceful protest. To celebrate Take a Walk Outdoors Day, one can simply go for a walk, commit to regularly walking outdoors, create a playlist of walking-themed songs, organize a community event, or invest in new walking shoes. The importance of proper footwear for foot care and motivation to walk more are also highlighted.