(PORTLAND, OR) – As stress and sedentary time rise, the American Heart Association encourages Oregon and southwest Washington locals to take a walk on National Walking Day, April 1, to support their heart and brain health.
Less than one in two adults and one in five children in the U.S. get the recommended amount of physical activity needed for heart health, according to the American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart & Stroke Statistical Update. For adults, that recommendation is at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, which translates to 30 minutes per day, five days a week. For school-aged children, the recommendation is at least 60 minutes per day of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity, mostly aerobic.
Participating in National Walking Day is a way to start or continue a physical activity routine and reach fitness targets…