Introduction Walking can serve many purposes, such as transportation (to get some place)
or leisure (for fun, relaxation, or exercise); therefore, it provides many opportunities for …

Introduction Promotion of walking is a promising strategy for increasing physical activity
levels in the US The proportion of adults who report walking for either transportation or …

OBJECTIVE: This paper aims to contrast the demographic correlates of leisure and
transportation walking. METHODS: Using data from the 2005 National Health Interview …

Background: Walking, the most commonly reported physical activity among US adults, is
undertaken in various domains, including transportation and leisure. Methods: This study …

Only half of US adults report achieving physical activity levels consistent with published
guidelines. Walking is an easy way for most persons to be more physically active. Self …

Methods Cross-sectional analyses at two time points used data from the 1995 Nationwide
Personal Transportation Survey and the subsequent 2001 National Household Travel …

Background: Walking is a popular recreational activity and a feasible travel mode.
Associations exist between walking and the built environment, but knowledge is lacking …

Introduction Research shows that walking and cycling are sustainable means of travel that
contribute to improved physical, mental, and social health. Those documented benefits …

Background: Physical activity has numerous health benefits, including improving weight
management. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend> 150 …

OBJECTIVE: To examine trends in walking among adults in 31 states. METHODS: Trends by
sociodemographic strata were analyzed from respondents who participated in the …