Welcome to the club — and the October walking challenge! This month, we've designed a workout plan that focuses on walking, strength training and stretching. Start TODAY is a community of over 100,000 members across the country who are all committed to getting healthy — together! We're so glad you're here. 

In yesterday's Facebook Live, a Start TODAY member asked Stephanie Mansour for help with painful knees after walking. Taking time to release tension and stretch your muscles can make a big difference. These five stretches, including the forward leg lift shown above, can help you loosen up and move with less pain throughout the day. Stephanie will show you how!

Have you met Start TODAY member Christie Pham? In August, she shared her story of how she walked 1 mile a day for 100 days — and how it has changed her life:

“It’s amazing that only one mile a day can make a difference. You don’t have to go out there and work out three hours a day,” she said. “I feel like a brand-new person. My anxiety is so much lower. I have decreased my therapy sessions, and I have more energy. I get up — and I spring right into my tennis shoes to go out for my walk. That’s the first thing I do.” 

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