Your muscles need time to build strength which parallels with stamina. Climbing up and down the hills of Palos Verdes will help you to load the muscles in different ways, helping them to develop tone. Weight bearing stresses applied to bone and joints maintain them in good condition. This keeps them healthy and helps to prevent osteoporosis which can lead to increased incidence of fracture. Plus, keeping your body moving just keeps things limber and helps to ward off joint stiffness.
Flexibility helps to decrease the potential for injury and to improve physical function.
Consideration for the elements include the concept of layering, removing or adding clothing as needed. Lastly, water and a snack should be included depending on the length of the walk. You should check with your family doctor if there is any concern over whether you can tolerate this type of activity. Once you have the all-clear signal, the Land Conservancy Nature Walks are a wonderful way to enjoy nature, learn about the area and in general to stay fit and to enhance your sense of well being. We wish Ed luck in his studies, and we welcome our newest addition to the Conservancy Staff-Alison Lipman.