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Not getting enough exercise? Be a trailblazer.

In a study, when compared to people who rarely or never used public trails, people who used community trails were twice as likely to get needed exercise. It's a good excuse to celebrate warmer weather, too. Learn how trail walking helps your joints. (see below ↓)

Walking is one of the best things you can do for your health, be it on a treadmill or a trail. It can help manage your weight and boost muscle mass. It's also good for the joints and helps ease arthritis pain. All you need is 30 minutes a day. Even if you tackle a trail only once a week, you're better off than someone who doesn't set foot on them. Are you exercising enough to grow younger? Update your RealAge test to find out.

Improved access to community trails prompts people to walk more, but if you don't live near a park with trails, you may have to get creative. Try a less-traveled route. Trails come in all forms, from dried-out creek beds to cemetery paths to wilderness walks. And the next time an initiative to add a public park with trails is on the ballot, show your support.

How much cross-country hiking will it take to burn off that Little Debbie Snack Cake? Let this Exercise Estimator do the math for you.

Source; www.realage.com

retrieved April 11th 2007