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Healthy Living Gibson County
Walking for Your Health
...is a county-wide project to encourage a healthier lifestyle. Studies show that being active can prevent and help treat many of the most common chronic medical conditions. Increasing your aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, depression and other life-shortening conditions. It can also improve your appearance, stamina, muscle strength and general well-being.
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Walking Sites in Gibson County
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Salvation Army -
Princeton
Old School Gym - Ft. Branch
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Old Gym -
Haubstadt
High School Tracks
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REH Center - Owensville
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Check out the local areas of the county and community where you can
walk and get fit.
Click on maps to enlarge Walking Maps
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When starting any exercise or walking routine it is best to:
*Ask your Doctor’s advice.
*Start slowly.
*Stretch before you exercise or walk.
*Get a good pair of walking shoes.
*Avoid activity on days of high humidity.
*Avoid activity on days of 80 degrees or higher.
*Walk against the traffic on the far left side of the street or stay on the sidewalk.
*Keep hydrated.
*Drink plenty of water.
*Take a rest break if necessary.
*Use Sunscreen SPF 15 or higher.
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| This program is being promoted through a collaborative partnership of Gibson County Healthy People-Healthy Communities Coalition, Gibson County (Purdue) Extension Office, Gibson County Health Department, Tulip Tree Health Clinic, Gibson General Hospital, Princeton Park & Recreation Department, Princeton Public Library, GC Extension Homemakers and Lyles Station School. |
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