{"id":46,"date":"2011-02-27T14:54:18","date_gmt":"2011-02-27T19:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2012-05-25T15:59:04","modified_gmt":"2012-05-25T20:59:04","slug":"walking-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/?page_id=46","title":{"rendered":"Walking Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-46 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/?attachment_id=56'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/DSC_0108-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Taking it in\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/?attachment_id=57'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/DSC_0166-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Walking trip with Fredrick Law Olmsted\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/?attachment_id=58'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/DSCN1065-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Walking trip\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/?attachment_id=59'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/DSCN1089-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Walking trip\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>This program was the first activity created as part of the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Pathways to Pinebank Promontory&#8221; initiative with the goal to reduce the burden of chronic diseases from obesity.\u00c2\u00a0 Obesity, which is associated with an increased risk for chronic disease such as heart disease and diabetes, has increased dramatically.\u00c2\u00a0 According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in 1990, no state in the United States had an obesity prevalence greater than 15%; now, no state has a prevalence less than 18% and most states verge on 30-35% of their population living obese. Minority populations are disproportionately affected, with blacks having a 51% higher prevalence and Hispanics having a 21% higher prevalence of obesity compared to whites.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, obesity and mental health have an interesting link.\u00c2\u00a0 Those who are depressed are more likely to become obese, and those who are obese are more likely to become depressed.\u00c2\u00a0 Those who are obese or overweight are at increased risk for low self-esteem and body dissatisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>Chronic diseases and obesity in the U.S. as well as in the city can be attributed to the lack of exercise and the built environment of which we live.\u00c2\u00a0 Bad or no sidewalks, broken windows, lack of trees, pollution, and more do not promote going outside to enjoy nature.\u00c2\u00a0 Access to fresh fruits and vegetables also plays a role.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Based on research, CCI believes that by promoting an active lifestyle and increasing citizens&#8217; contact with nature, we can reduce the impact of chronic diseases.\u00c2\u00a0 Frederick Law Olmsted, the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153father of landscape architecture,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d knew that people exposed to open natural areas received health benefits simply by viewing and interacting with vegetation and animals. Following his vision, Walking to Pinebank was designed to raise awareness in citizens about the benefits of nature on health and to instill and\/or strengthen the habit of walking for health, as both a leisure activity, form of exercise and mode of transportation.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 The Boston Public Health Commission supports local walking groups, providing materials for groups and leaders.\u00c2\u00a0 CCI received training from BPHC as well as technical support.\u00c2\u00a0 They distributed pamphlets, pedometers, and nutrition sheets.\u00c2\u00a0 Two staff members also offered to come to three sessions.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 The program was led by community member and exercise instructor Gladys Grullon.\u00c2\u00a0 Three other walking leaders volunteered to help participants through the walk based on speed.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 They followed the 1st Pathway: Jackson Square T stop to Pinebank and then around the Pond.\u00c2\u00a0 After the walk, participants attended educational meetings about the benefits of exercising, the benefits of nature, the benefits of exercising in nature, and the nutrition of various foods.\u00c2\u00a0 The program ran from April 2010 to June 2010.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Participation ranged each week, with twenty-three participants at the peak, and an average of 14 people per week.\u00c2\u00a0 42% of participants reported having asthma and\/or diabetes, and 37% had hypertension.\u00c2\u00a0 Most were over 45 years old, and 98% had a Latino background.\u00c2\u00a0 40% of participants reported having poor or less than poor health.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 By the end of the program, each participant was walking farther and longer.\u00c2\u00a0 The exercise instructor noticed people breathing easier and showing improvements.\u00c2\u00a0 Participants reported feeling more energy and improved strength.\u00c2\u00a0 One participant said she could not touch her toes before she started walking, and now she could!\u00c2\u00a0 It was amazing to her that such a little thing could improve so much!<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Group members were excited and eager to start another group.\u00c2\u00a0 This spring, we hope to start several walking groups and add more pathways to our pamphlet, so that more people may join in. \u00c2\u00a0CCI will maintain this program and continue to update the results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 This program was the first activity created as part of the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Pathways to Pinebank Promontory&#8221; initiative with the goal to reduce the burden of chronic diseases from obesity.\u00c2\u00a0 Obesity, which is associated with an increased risk for chronic disease &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/?page_id=46\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":6,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-46","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=46"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=46"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}