Some cities are designed to be walking communities. I have discovered that I will get out and walk more if there are interesting sights along the way and walking is encouraged.
Now cities seem to be catching on and realizing that people will walk their streets (patronize their stores, too) if they can be more walk friendly.
There is even an organization that is awarding certain communities that meet their stringent requirements.
The awards are Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mention.
My last two posts were from a walk friendly city which was given the Gold award.
One of Arlington's innovative programs is "Walk Arlington," which may have been one thing that helped them receive the award. I have been doing the walks designed by them and find it is great exercise and also enjoyable.
As seniors, we know we need to walk more so check out these cities that were given awards (some cities have not applied yet so that does not mean it is not walkable.) A city needs to have a focus on being more walkable to win these awards.
Platinum Award (the highest):
Seattle, WA
Chapel Hill, NC
Gold Award:
Ann Arbor, MI
Arlington, VA
Chicago, Ill.
Hoboken, NJ
Minneapolis, MN
San Francisco, CA
Santa Barbara
Silver Award:
Alexandria, VA
Charlottesville, VA
Decatur, GA
Philadelphia, PA
Santa Monica, CA
Bronze Award:
Austin, TX
Cary, NC
Charlotte, NC
Corvallis, OR
Davidson, NC
Flagstaff, AZ
Lee's Summit, MO
Wilsonville, OR
There is also an Honorable Mention category:
Cedarburg WI; Coeur d'Alene; Concord NH; Dayton; Franklin, TN; Juneau, AK; Louisville; Omaha; Rancho Cordova; Sparks and Temple Terrace, Fl.
To read more about Walk Friendly:
Complete Communities list at Walk Friendly
Because one of my criteria for a best place to retire is that there are opportunities to exercise, and walking being one of the best and easiest exercises, these cities would probably make list.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Wellness Lessons from Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart is 70 years old and she says she has time during her workday for yoga, exercise and naps. She sets a fine example on what can be done in your down time. See the video.
She says the secret is to be organized. When asked to take a walk, I know I often shake my head and say "I don't have time." But this video makes me realize anyone can find the time if well-known business tycoon Martha can.
I always say whether you are still working or full-time retired, you can still have your cake and eat it too--work and play. Just include the things retirees do in your work day--exercise, yoga, eating healthy--all good things to do in retirement.
And, of course, at a retirement community you will have time for these things and more with the abundance of activities available and someone else doing your yard work.
Martha's down time video:
She says the secret is to be organized. When asked to take a walk, I know I often shake my head and say "I don't have time." But this video makes me realize anyone can find the time if well-known business tycoon Martha can.
I always say whether you are still working or full-time retired, you can still have your cake and eat it too--work and play. Just include the things retirees do in your work day--exercise, yoga, eating healthy--all good things to do in retirement.
And, of course, at a retirement community you will have time for these things and more with the abundance of activities available and someone else doing your yard work.
Martha's down time video:
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