LT. GOVERNOR AIONA PROMOTES HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

April 4 - In an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle, Lt. Governor Aiona joined State Director Dr. Chiyome Fukino to announce "Step It Up Hawai`i," a 10-week public education campaign designed to encourage adults to walk 30 minutes or more, at least five days a week.

"No matter how busy we are, everyone can lead a healthy lifestyle one step at a time," said Lt. Governor, whose daily exercise routine includes walking up the stairs to his fifth floor office at the State Capitol. "Making walking part of our daily lifestyle is a simple and effective way to stay healthy."

The U.S. Surgeon General recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous walking on five or more days a week to help relieve stress, reduce the risk for high blood pressure, cancer and diabetes. In the course of a year, walking just 30 minutes a day, five days a week, may result in a weight loss of 3-5 pounds. 

Read the news release. Watch the news conference.