| 17 Nov 08 - “No, walk this way!” Music celebs launch competition for first ever walking compilation |
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A host of top musicians have helped launch a competition to find the perfect music compilation for walking to work. As part of the Walking Works campaign, national charity Living Streets are compiling the album as a response to the hundreds of driving compliaitons released each year. Among the stars who have offered their suggestions for the perfect walk to work song are Jack Johnson and Idlewild's Roddy Woomble. Living Streets are asking the public to nominate their favourite walking tracks, and the most popular entries will make it into the ultimate walking compilation. Walking is already a well known tonic for the mind and body, and the compilation will build on that by reminding people why its good to walk. One winner will be chosen at random to win a Nike+ iPod, which includes a sensor to place inside the walker's shoe. During the walk, the iPod tells the time, distance, pace, and calories burned. Five other winners will be chosen at random to receive the compilation album preloaded on a Creative Zen MP3 player. Tony Armstrong, Chief Executive of Living Streets, said: "There are lots of reasons to leave the car at home and try walking - not only to save the pennies in the run up to Christmas, but also to fit exercise into your life in an easy way. "Every year you see adverts for driving CDs, so we wanted to put together the dream compilation for people walking to work that will put a spring in your step. With the right music, people can really get into the rhythm of walking, and feel the maximum benefit. My personal favourite walking track is Break My Stride by Blue Lagoon - I challenge you to listen to it without getting a spring in your step!" To achieve the maximum benefits out of walking, the Department of Health recommends 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week, which can include brisk walking. The Medical and S ports Music Institute of America have actually devised a formula for a person's perfect walking music:
--- ENDS ---- Living Streets' Chief Executive Tony Armstrong is available to talk about the music competition, as well as the scientific secrets of perfect walking music. Jeremy Clarkson, on the other hand, is unavailable for comment. Contact: Anna Powell |
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