Stepping Out - Mature Adults: Be Healthy, Walk Safely
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How Do I Maintain My Physical Independence? How Do I Maintain My Physical Independence? margin spacer 2
How Much Time Do I Need To Invest? How Much Time Do I Need To Invest? margin spacer 2
What Are The Keys to Staying Fit? What Are The Keys to Staying Fit? margin spacer 2
The Positive Health Rewards From Walking The Positive Health Rewards From Walking margin spacer 2
How Does Walking Fit My Lifestyle? How Does Walking Fit My Lifestyle? margin spacer 2
Locating Expert Exercise Advisors Locating Expert Exercise Advisors margin spacer 2
How Do I Stay Motivated? How Do I Stay Motivated? margin spacer 2
Getting Started Safely Getting Started Safely margin spacer 2
What Are The Safety Considerations As I Get Older? What Are The Safety Considerations As I Get Older? margin spacer 2
What If My Neighborhood Is Not A Safe Place To Walk What If My Neighborhood Is Not A Safe Place To Walk? margin spacer 2
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Couple Walking TogetherThis Web page will tell you how to maintain your safety while walking - whether you are walking for exercise or to run errands.

It provides:
  • A quick refresher on the health benefits of walking.

  • Resources for getting started and planning what level of activity is best for you.

  • Ideas for incorporating walking into your everyday schedule and staying motivated to continue walking.

  • Tips for staying safe at intersections, in parking lots, in non-sidewalk areas, and in bad weather.

  • Suggestions for making your community a safer place to walk.

But first, it will give you some helpful hints and reasons for starting and maintaining
a walking program. Let's get started...

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