SAVANNAH, Ga. () — Healthy Savannah has been helping our community stay active for years, and today they’re celebrating a milestone.

It’s all about encouraging folks to move more and live healthier lives, one step at a time. Today is the perfect reminder of how something as simple as walking every day can make a huge difference in your health. On Tuesday at the Scarborough Sports Complex, Healthy Savannah is kicking off its fifth anniversary of Healthy Walks… just minutes after the sunrise today.

“Healthy walks started from us just trying to find a way out of the pandemic to, you know, stay together and still be able to socially distance. And, you know, five years later, it’s really blossomed into something really cool for the community,” said Armand Turner, the Executive Director of Healthy Savannah.

Everyone is welcome to join Healthy Savannah’s Walk this morning. The program began during the pandemic five years ago as a way to keep residents active and it’s since grown into a key community event. Every Tuesday – participants gather for a low-impact walk – which makes physical activity fun and accessible for everyone.

Studies show walks can reduce stress and reduce the risk of a stroke by more than 35%. Whether you’re looking to improve sleep or simply get moving… walking is an effective and simple way to take care of your health.

“Because physical activity is not just you know lifting weights. You can walk and talk with the community members. You can learn something new,” said Devin Frails, the Physical Activity Program Manager for Healthy Savannah.

The walk is designed to be low-impact and open to all fitness levels, helping people of all ages get moving. It will kick off at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at the Scarborough Sports Complex. Participants will walk one mile towards Derenne and then walk back. This makes a total of two miles for this anniversary’s Healthy Walk.

Can’t make it today? Join future walks, like Tybee on April 1st. Just grab a good pair of shoes—walking regularly can add years to your life!