I was surprised to learn that walking as little as 30 minutes five days a week is enough for you to get in good physical condition. If you're fortunate enough to have a park or lake near you, it's easy to get in the habit and reap the benefits of good mental health as well. Here's a picture of a park near our home.
Today we saw the usual ducks and geese and people walking their dogs, as well as a few motor-controlled miniature boats. I saw one that was really quiet, just skimming the water, much preferred to the noisy ones that are actually banned but seem to make their way there every now and then.
I much prefer this to actual repetitive exercises, i.e., my calves are noticably more toned without using the stair steps. With the good weather here in SoCal, there really isn't a good excuse for staying indoors if you're able to get out.
"To be alive, to be able to see, to walk...it's all a miracle. I have adapted the technique of living life from miracle to miracle."
Arthur Rubinstein
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We are trying to get out and walk more as well, especially before the June gloom leaves us with the heat.
Jack and I have become walking partners because your cousins can't keep up with him!
Alas...it's sad when a 14-pound dog can outwalk two grown men.
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