You're Already Here... Walk It!
WALK IT! is a mall-walking program in partnership with the Palisades Center, Good Samaritan Hospital and the Rockland County Department of Health’s Steps to a Healthier Rockland program that encourages people to walk frequently as a key to a healthier lifestyle. WALK IT! is open to anyone living, working or attending school in Rockland County.
Benefits of Joining:
Participants in the WALK IT! program will have the chance to earn prizes just for walking. Prizes range from a pedometer (step counter) to gift cards for stores located right at the Palisades Center. In addition, members can take advantage of free, monthly activities (stay tuned for the calendar of events), health and wellness screenings, and raffle drawings.
Engaging in a walking program can help reduce the risk of heart disease, burn calories, lower blood pressure, increase muscle tone, improve circulation, prevent bone loss, and make you feel good.
Benefits of Joining:
Participants in the WALK IT! program will have the chance to earn prizes just for walking. Prizes range from a pedometer (step counter) to gift cards for stores located right at the Palisades Center. In addition, members can take advantage of free, monthly activities (stay tuned for the calendar of events), health and wellness screenings, and raffle drawings.
Engaging in a walking program can help reduce the risk of heart disease, burn calories, lower blood pressure, increase muscle tone, improve circulation, prevent bone loss, and make you feel good.
Why Palisades Center:
The Palisades Center offers two miles of an indoor climate-controlled environment, plenty of window shopping, entertainment, and more, making the center an excellent place to be physically active. Open for walkers from 6 a.m., Monday – Saturday, and 8 a.m. on Sunday, the Palisades Center is accessible at almost anytime of the day, rain or shine.
Before You Begin:
As a reminder, check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program, wear comfortable shoes and clothing when walking, drink plenty of water, and walk at a comfortable pace. If you experience difficulties breathing, slow down. If you feel weak, dizzy or have chest pain, call for help.
To keep track of your progress simple fill out a log sheet located in marked binders at the Customer Service desk. To earn your prizes, don’t forget to write the number of minutes you walk at the Palisades Center on your log sheet. A maximum of 60 minutes per day walking at the Palisades Center will count toward your WALK IT! prize level.
Registration and Participation Information:
WALK IT! registration and waiver forms can be found at the Palisades Center at the Customer Service desk which is located on level 1 near The Cheesecake Factory. The Customer Service desk is open Monday – Saturday from 10:00am to 9:30pm and Sunday from 11:00am – 7:00pm. Or REGISTER NOW. The waiver form will need to be completed at the customer service desk.
Winter 2010 Family Fun Day!
Do you know the Top 5 physical activities offered for families at the Palisades Center? Stay tuned for information about the 2010 Winter Family Fun Day, to help keep you and your family active during the winter months!
The Palisades Center offers two miles of an indoor climate-controlled environment, plenty of window shopping, entertainment, and more, making the center an excellent place to be physically active. Open for walkers from 6 a.m., Monday – Saturday, and 8 a.m. on Sunday, the Palisades Center is accessible at almost anytime of the day, rain or shine.
Before You Begin:
As a reminder, check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program, wear comfortable shoes and clothing when walking, drink plenty of water, and walk at a comfortable pace. If you experience difficulties breathing, slow down. If you feel weak, dizzy or have chest pain, call for help.
To keep track of your progress simple fill out a log sheet located in marked binders at the Customer Service desk. To earn your prizes, don’t forget to write the number of minutes you walk at the Palisades Center on your log sheet. A maximum of 60 minutes per day walking at the Palisades Center will count toward your WALK IT! prize level.
Registration and Participation Information:
WALK IT! registration and waiver forms can be found at the Palisades Center at the Customer Service desk which is located on level 1 near The Cheesecake Factory. The Customer Service desk is open Monday – Saturday from 10:00am to 9:30pm and Sunday from 11:00am – 7:00pm. Or REGISTER NOW. The waiver form will need to be completed at the customer service desk.
Winter 2010 Family Fun Day!
Do you know the Top 5 physical activities offered for families at the Palisades Center? Stay tuned for information about the 2010 Winter Family Fun Day, to help keep you and your family active during the winter months!
Don’t forget to pick up your prize just for registering for WALK IT!
Lace up and join us – You’re already here… WALK IT!!
