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Start your own walking club
Five tips for getting fit with friends
By Dani Ng-See-Quan

When it comes to walking regularly, The Beatles said it best: “You’ll get by with a little help from your friends.” And the experts agree with the Fab Four. “If we’re physically active with others, we’re more inclined to do it regularly,” says Judith Down, director of the Alberta Centre for Active Living.

Studies, too, have shown that not only do friends keep you moving, they can be good for your overall health, both physical and mental. One Harvard Medical School study found that even if your friend’s friend’s friend is happy, that can positively impact your own mental health. “A lot of work has been done around social support and the importance of friendships,” says Laurene Rehman, an associate professor in the Health and Human Performance department at Dalhousie University, in Halifax, who also notes that friends create fun, break tension and create “overall positive feelings and positive attitudes.” So with that in mind, here are some tips for starting your own walking club:

• Buddy up
• Rally the troops
• Equip yourself
• Track your progress
• Build in rewards

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