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Lexington Park is an area with beautiful scenery and weather, so get outside. Getting fit, and staying healthy, doesn't have to be hard. There is an easy way to do it, go for a walk. Walking fits into any schedule, and it can be done alone or with a friend.

When you walk, you can get to know your neighbors better. When you are outside you meet others who are outside. You start with smiles, and then conversations begin. Start a walking group with a few of your neighbors. There will certainly be a few others that want to get outside, get walking and get fit. By walking you can better your health and enjoy your neighbors.

Once you start walking you will become energized. Whether you are new to getting exercise through walking or if you are just starting out, there are numerous benefits from this easy and fun exercise.

Best of all there are many health benefits. A simple 2 mile a day walk can decrease your risk of heart disease by up to 40%. Increased health and well being have been proven with any type of daily walking regimen and physical exercise gives you a feeling of well-being. It gets our endorphins going and helps to better our mood. Who can argue with fresh air and sunshine? Walking for 15 minutes a day gets us our daily dose of vitamin D. When you feel happier you enjoy life more and others notice.