America's Walking Club

  It's Big Give sea s on, and we know there are so many great nonprofits vying for your attention and your dollars. While some may see us as just another walking club, there's so much more to what we do and the history behind us .  Here's a little more about us so you can choose for yourself if you would like to support us this month during the Big Give.   Who is America's Walking Club?   The American Volkssport Association, doing business as AVA: America's Walking Club, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to organizing health, wellness, and educational activities on preventative health care for adults and people of all ages and abilities .  Our goal is to help others learn how to invest in their own health and wellness so they can live longer, healthier lives!   We accomplish this through our network of volunteer-driven clubs who organize non-competitive sporting activities like walking, biking, and swimming. Participants set their own pa...

  America’s Walking Club members are all about walking in different places , whether that’s more in nature, or more of a city-setting, and sometimes a mix of both. The words “urban” and “hiking” may not be something you typically see, but it is something us AVA members do quite a lot. Our members love to explore new cities, so we switch those rugged paths and mountains for inner-city parks, walkways, secret passages and stairways and still get the same level of acti vity. Here’s a little guide to help you get started on your urban hiking journey.      What is Urban Hiking?    Essentially, u rban hiking is when you are trek k ing in built-up, urban areas . Urban hiking allows you to take advantage of the city around you at (mainly) anytime . W hether you are at home or in a city for a co n ference or for vacation, you can take a nice urban hike without going too far out of the way .  Urban hiking allows you to see the sights of the city, while ...

Community walking club members across the U.S. often do the hard part, showing up for group miles, yet still feel run-down, stiff, or inconsistent between meetups. The challenge is that wellness advice can be time-heavy or scattered, and real schedules leave little room for perfect routines. Whole-body health habits don’t need to be complicated to matter, especially when they’re built as daily wellness routines that support energy, recovery, and comfort from head to toe. With a few steady, realistic head-to-toe health strategies, simple health improvements can start to feel noticeable.  Quick Summary: Head-To-Toes Wellness Habits Start each day with a simple morning stretching routine to loosen up before club walks.  Build restorative sleep habits to support recovery and steady energy for walking events.  Use practical stress management techniques to stay calm and present on and off the trail.  Follow basic skin care essentials and oral hygiene practices to protect o...

  Summer is basically here , and we are all gearing up for our summer walking season! Depending on where you live, s ummer can feel like the worst time to take a walk. The sun index is high, the temperatures are higher, and it can feel like a chore rather than a fun thing to do. Luck ily, here at America’s Walking Club, we have the tips for you to enjoy a fun time out in the summer while keeping cool and safe.     Hike Early and/or Late     For most areas, the hottest part of the day is between 2pm – 5 pm. Whe n walking or hiking this summer, plan your trek earlier or later in the day when the temperatures are cooler. If you want to do both, take an early hike, and find a good spot to watch the sun rise as the cooler air is still present . Then go back or do a different hike where you can witness the sunsetting as the Earth is cooling off for the day .        Take a Frequent Breaks     When it comes to the heat, don’t ...

  Over here at America’s Walking Club, we are celebrating National Walkin g Month for the whole month of May! Walk ing. We’ve been doing it since the first people could, well, walk! But what’s the big deal? Wh y is walking important? Why do doctors and people in general put so much emphasis on going on dail y walks? Well, that’s because there is more to walk ing than what meets the eye.     What the Studies Say  Studies have shown us over the years that going on r egular walks can help you in all the following areas :    Maintain a healthy weight Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cancer and type 2 diabetes   Improve cardiovascular fitness   Strengthen your bones and muscles   Improve muscle endurance   Increase energy levels   Reduce stress and tension   And so much more!    There’s a T echnique to W alking   There’s leisurely walking and then t...