UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Aug. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Anyone interested in developing healthy habits and increasing stamina can benefit from a free Penn State Extension virtual walking program called "Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania." The statewide program will take place from Sept. 14 through Nov. 9.
The program is aimed at harnessing social support to achieve healthy lifestyle goals. Participants may walk individually or with family, friends, coworkers or even their dogs, in teams of up to five. Each individual or team member will aim to walk or exercise an average of 10 miles a week for eight weeks.
Participants can walk at a time and place convenient for them, such...