P. 8 - LA PLAYA
MARCH / MARZO 2014
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LOCOS CORONADO WALKING CLUB
By Locos Panama
friends in our beach community.
The first walk was held on February
28. Participants met near the
entrance to the Equestrian center
and walked past the Coronado
International School. A special treat
was waiting for them at the
turnaround point, and they swung
by Cafe Viana for a cup of coffee on
the way back.
P
anama's warm, sunny days
provide the perfect setting for
an active lifestyle. A nice long
walk is a great way to take advantage of the weather and do something good for your body at the
same time.
reduces the risk of dementia and is
as effective as a drug in cases of
mild depression (not that we have
anything to be depressed about
around here!). If you feel low on
energy, a good walk is better than a
shot of caffeine.
Walking at a brisk pace burns
calories and tones the legs. It
elevates your heart rate, giving you
a cardiovascular challenge and
lowering bad cholesterol along with
your risk of heart disease and diabetes. As a weight-bearing activity, it
helps strengthen your bones and
maintain healthy joints.
But how to stick with a walking
habit? It's tempting after a long
happy hour or a big meal to sleep in
or relax at home on the couch.
And it's good for your mind, as well!
Studies show that regular exercise
One of the best ways to hold
yourself accountable is to make
your friends do it for you. That's why
Locos Panama has started Locos
Living: Walk the Walk, a walking
group for those who want to get
active, have fun, and make new
The next walk will be held on Friday,
March 28. Each walk will feature a
different route (along with various
challenges or surprises) so this time
walkers will meet at the entrance to
Coronado Bay at 8:00am.
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There is no cost and no
pre-registration required for participants; all you need is a good pair of
walking shoes and your fun-loving
attitude!
Consider
wearing
sunglasses or a hat, as well. Each
guided walk lasts about an hour,
and participants are encouraged to
challenge themselves but walk at a
pace that is comfortable for them.
The walks end with some gentle
stretching.
For
more
information,
see
www.facebook.com/LocosCoronad
o,
or
email
[email protected]
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