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Woburn Walking Map


Walking
Woburn
is a map of the City of Woburn that we have labeled out in
quater mile (.25) increments. Based on the typical walking speed of the average
adult (3 mph) each .25 mile is about a 5 minute walk, or a 20 minute mile walk.
The purpose of this map is to get you out and walking. By labeling the map in
increments you may find out that some of your favorite spots are closer than you
may think. Instead of driving there take a nice walk!

Walking provides many
benefits for you heart, lungs, and muscles and provides you with energy. Some
other benefits of walking are:

     - It improves the quality of your
life
    
- Strengthens your heart and circulation
     - Decreases
hypertension and stress
     - Improves your overall energy
levels
     - Decreases negative health risks such as
heart disease, diabetes, obesity, 
       high cholesterol, cardiovascular
disease
       
Tips for safe
walking:


     - Use the Sidewalks
     - Be prepared with
proper exercise attire
     - Stretch before every walk
     - Walk at a
comfortable pace (talking pace)
     - Remember to breathe regularly

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