Michelle Sathe, Senior Staff Writer for The Signal in the Santa Clarita Valley writes about a fantastic idea out of trainer Chris Morley and Whole Foods Market called “Walk it Off.”

Need to lose weight? Get fit? Stay social? Reduce your anxiety? Chris Morley has a one-stop solution for you — walk it off!  

The certified personal trainer and entrepreneur launched her “Walk It Off” walking program with a special offer from program sponsor Valencia’s Whole Foods Market, where Morley was actively signing up customers on Feb. 28. Each new client received a $20 Whole Foods gift card, free pedometer and tote bag.

“People are giving up the gym memberships and personal trainers right now, they’re so stressed about their financial situation. But now more than ever, people need to get out with other people, and I’ve made it so dirt cheap, they can’t say no,” Morley said. 

For $25 per person or $50 for families of three to five per month, clients have the opportunity to attend up to 10 classes each week, including Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. or 7 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays at 9 a.m.; and Saturday at 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. 

Each walking group will start off at Whole Foods and proceed through an ever-changing maze of local paseos, neighborhoods and walkways. 

“I like to mix things up and love it when walkers ask, ‘Where are we going today?’” Morley said. “You’re outside, meeting other people. It’s not like the gym or the monotony of a treadmill.”

This really sounds fun and is absolutely one of the best ideas, I’ve heard about this year. Great job Chris Morley and Whole Foods Market.
I love to walk different routes especially on the weekend when I have more time to explore. If you live in Santa Clarita, here’s the contact information for Chris: 

For more information on “Walk It Off,” call Chris Morley at (661) 313-4774 or e-mail at chriscmorley@aol.com. 

MikeZ_go Chris, get them walking and winning the battle.

PS_check out the Whole Foods blog: The Whole Story.

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