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Someone once said that "Walking is easy...As long as the same leg isn‘t used twice in succession, nothing much can go wrong." Walking is a gentle activity. Set your own pace and you can walk comâ€" fortably with little risk of injury. It‘s a great activity for people of all ages and abilities. It‘s so accessible, too. With a good pair of shoes and clothing to suit the weather, you can head out the door. _ Walking is pleasurable, relaxing and good for you. Regular walking will strengthen your heart and lungs, improve circulation, assist with weight control, tone your muscles and keep you bones strong. Get into the habit of walking you‘ll soon look better, feel better and feel better about yourself. Given all of this, no wonder walking is so popular. In the recent Campbell Survey on Wellâ€"Being in Canada, walking ranked first among all activitiesâ€"â€"pursued by more than 60 per cent of Canadians. While walking is the simplest of all activities, there are still some things to remember: DRESS FOR THE WEATHER: Wear layers of comfortable clothing that won‘t restrict movement. Soft fabrics like breathable nylon are best. Wool is great for cold weather. Wear a hat, sunglasses and sun screen on bright days. TREAT YOUR FEET: Good, inexpensive running shoes are great for walking. Look for ones with a wide toe box and lots of flexibility under the forefoot. They should feel comfortable as soon as you try them onâ€"â€"not too wobbly, not too stiff. STRETCH AND STRENGTHEN: Do mobility exercises for the ankles and gentle strengthening exercises for the muscles in the lower leg. This is especially important for older adults, as strength and flexibility tend to decrease with age. This article was provided by the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute in collaboration with ParticipACTION. SET A GOOD PACE: For health‘s sake, strolling along is not as good as brisk walking. Window shopping doesn‘t do it either. Gradually extend the length of your walks and go a little faster. DO WHAT COMES NATURALLY: Your walking style should feel natural and right for you. Colin Fletcher, in the Complete Walker III, says thythm‘s the thing. This means a stride length and speed that are easy, unbroken and comfortable. Athletiques love New York SUIT YOURSELF: Pick walking times that suit your routine and schedule. "Utility Walking" can cover a lot of ground. Do errands on foot. Walk part (or all of the way) to and from work or school. Laurie Roberts showed she is not only one of the fastest 10â€"yearâ€"old sprinters in Ontario but that‘s she‘s also able to handle the competition south of the border. Roberts, a member of Oakville Athletiques, won the bantam girls 100m at the 10th annual Buffalo Belles Track and Field Meet in Kenmore, N. Y., a meet that brought together athletes from as far away as New York City and Chicago. Roberts had a time of 14.5 secâ€" onds, slightly off her personal best set at Blakelock High School two weeks ago. She also earned a bronze medal in the long jump. Keely McDermott, 10, recorded a personal best in her 100m heat, finishing eighth in the final. She CFLRI: The Researchers in Active Living Freshly ground beef, onions, Italian parsley and special seasonings, served with fresh garden salad, homefries or rice. Special of the Week Dessert â€" Cappuccino Baklava. Only $2.25 Don‘t forget we are open to 3 a.m. Thurs.â€"Sun. Egqyptian Dish â€" Shishâ€"Kabob Walk On â€" Just for the Health of It TIPS Sean Milligan led the boys with a gold medal in Youth pole vault (2.77m) and high jump (1.45), a silâ€" ver in triple jump and fourth in javelin. Richie Barrett, 15, narrowly missed a meet record in his gold medal throw of 40.00m in Youth javelin. was fifth in long jump and seventh in 200m. 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