Welcome! Melrose Walks is a program designed to help people stay in shape and get to know
their community. Walking and running are some of the best ways to stay
healthy, lose and control weight, and feel better in general. This website
offers several routes of varying difficulty for walkers and runners. Many of these
routes include historical areas of interest in Melrose. You can
use these routes as an opportunity to meet new people, get in shape, and
explore your community. However, these are by no means the only good
places to walk or run. For example the Lynn Fells Reservation is a
beautiful, scenic area that many runners and walkers use very often. If
you have any routes that you would like to share then simply e-mail your
routes to the Mayor's office at mayorsoffice@cityofmelrose.org.
Regular exercise such as walking offers the following
benefits:
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More energy
and stamina
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Lower blood pressure
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Reduced stress
and anxiety
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Easier
weight management
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Better circulation
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Better breathing and respiratory functions
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Healthier heart
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Leaner muscles
and improved muscle tone
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Greater
flexibility
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More
restful sleep
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Increased
aerobic capacity
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Slimmer
waist
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Reduced
cholesterol
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Slower
progression of osteoporosis bone loss
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Better
overall health
Other
benefits of walking include:
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Meet new people.
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Learn
your way around Melrose and get to know your city better.
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Learn about historical places in
Melrose.
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View
Melrose scenery.
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No
equipment is necessary (except for a pair of good walking shoes).
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It
can be done any time, anywhere.
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Walking
instead of driving reduces pollution and eases the stress on your gas
budget.
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Risk of injury
is low if safety tips are
followed.
In order to keep safe while walking, please follow our safety
tips and stretch.
Click here
for a printable walking log.
We'd
like to thank Runner's Edge for all their support and assistance. Feel
free to use their website for further information about safe walking, and
for purchasing walking supplies such as shoes by clicking here.
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