[One Day Ten Thousand Steps, One Day One Thousand Characters Participation] Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo District

These days, many people are pursuing a healthy and vibrant life. Regular exercise is essential for living a healthy life. However, when asked why they don’t exercise, many say it’s not easy to find a place to work out in their busy schedules.

If you need an exercise that is easy and enjoyable to do anytime and anywhere in daily life, I would definitely recommend ‘walking.’ If you agree with me, how about joining the nationwide brain health project ‘Harumanbo Harucheonja’ promoted by Asia Economy?

Walking 10,000 steps a day consistently can help activate the brain, reduce stress, and aid in weight loss. It also improves blood pressure and cholesterol levels and greatly helps prevent chronic diseases, making it one of the best exercises.

However, walking 10,000 steps a day is not an easy task. People who sit in the office all day or mainly use cars or public transportation find it difficult to achieve this goal. So, what are some easy ways to walk 10,000 steps a day?

First, it is important to take advantage of every opportunity in daily life. Instead of taking the elevator habitually to relatively low floors, use the stairs. Try to get off one or two stops earlier on your commute and walk, and take light walks during lunch breaks consistently. Anyone can easily achieve this.

If you are a resident of Mapo-gu, I highly recommend participating in the ‘Mapo-gu Walking Challenge,’ which encourages residents to engage in regular walking activities and enjoy the pleasure of walking.

Along with the Han River and parks in the area, you can explore walking spots with unique characteristics such as cultural and historical sites like Chaekgeori, Pulmugol, and Gongminwang Shrine, as well as traditional markets with flavor and style like Mangwon Market and Gongdeok Market.

The ‘Walking Challenge’ discovers various walking spots in Mapo-gu and offers about 20 unique walking courses every month with themes such as ‘Walking Together Under the Moonlight’ and ‘Ahyeon-dong Hill Road.’

The ‘Mapo-gu Walking Challenge,’ which combines health and tourism, is open to anyone with a smartphone. After downloading the walking app (WalkOn), you can walk the courses uploaded each month according to the theme with your family, friends, or even alone.

How about challenging the upcoming March course, ‘Let’s Go to Mangwon Market Along Nanji Stream,’ which blends nature, history, and taste?

Throw away any laziness and burden, and we cheer on your energetic steps as you start walking ‘10,000 steps a day’ for better health and life at the various attractive walking spots in Mapo-gu.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.