I live in a great area of Idaho Falls that is close to a greenbelt and the small downtown area, and it is so fun to explore on foot. I notice the loveliest things about the seasons and feel more a part of my community when I walk. I find being a pedestrian very satisfying. It just takes a little rethinking to realize all the places I often drive to that I could easily get to by walking.
This fall we often walked to the movies, the farmers' market, and the food co-op. We even rode our bikes to the grocery store a few times and to work many times. Last Monday, we tromped through the freshly fallen snow to the library and had so much fun.
Even though rigorous exercise is best for increasing endurance and heart-health, incidental exercise is still exercise, and it adds up in terms of health, wellness, and calories burned.
So true, Lindsay! Incorporating physical activity into our everyday lives is usually much more enjoyable than the exercise we plan.
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