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Since the day I left George Issa's bike shop in 1984 with my first grown-up bicycle, I've cranked thousands of miles over hill and dale on a succession of road and mountain bikes. I've done most of that mileage simply commuting to and from work.

What does it mean to be a Livable Walkable Community?

Livable and walkable communities put urban environments on a scale for sustainability of natural and economic resources and lead to more social interaction, and physical fitness.They diminished crime and other social problems and lead to whole, happy, healthy lives for the people who live in them.

TIP: Vary your workouts to improve fitness and stay motivated -- try speedwork.

No matter what form of regular aerobic exercise you choose: walking, running, bicycling, swimming, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, or even jumping rope--a little speedwork can boost your motivation to exercise, improve your fitness, and make your regular workouts more comfortable.