Columbia is a great place to walk. Exercise can be daunting to some of us, but walking can help you exercise, release stress and get to know your neighbors all at the same time. It can also be a ‘greener’ way to get around town! If you want some help setting some goals for good walking routines, then I have found that RCPL has some books about walking for fitness. In these books I’ve learned that you can get the most out of your stroll by:

·         grabbing a friend or some music to help keep the pace moving

·         using a pedometer to count your steps and help establish goals

·         investing in some good shoes

·         walking to a destination like your child’s school or to a store instead of driving

·         using good, upright posture when you walk

If you have a well-trained dog let it tag along too. My dog stops to smell every bush so she does not let me get the workout I need. But I take her around the block for my cool down session.