Y      Aviation Mall – 3 times around = 2 miles (Queensbury)

Y      Crandall Park – wooded trails upon trails (Glens Falls)

Y      Feeder Canal Trail – 7 mile stone dust trail (Glens Falls to Fort Edward)

Y      Glens Falls Civic Center – 6 times around the arena = 1 mile

Y      Hovey Pond – 3 ˝ times around  = 1 mile (Queensbury)

Y      Warren County Bikeway – 9.4 mile paved trail  (Lake George to Glens Falls)

Why WALK .  .  .

Y      Helps with weight loss

Y      Improves heart health

Y      Strengthens your muscles, bones heart and lungs

Y      Makes you feel better

Y      Helps you to handle stress

Y      Helps to control blood pressure and diabetes

Y      Helps to lower the risk of colon and breast cancer

Y      Gives you energy and sparkle

WALKING  Do’s  and  Don’ts  .  .  .

Y      Do explore your neighborhood for safe and pretty walking sites.

Y      Do put walking at the top of your to-do list.

Y      Do wear comfortable shoes.

Y      Do keep a pair of white sweat socks in your briefcase or pocketbook and comfortable shoes in your car, desk or locker at work.

Y      Do meet a friend for a walk.

Y      Do keep a water bottle handy.

Y      Do wear white or reflective clothes if you walk at night.

Y      Do protect yourself from the sun.

Y      Don’t carry hand weights when your walk
(keeping fists clenched can raise blood pressure).

Y      Don’t wear dark clothes if you walk at night.

Y      Don’t walk where you feel unsafe.

If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Varney at klvarney@glensfallshosp.org or call (518) 926-5906.