Indoor Walking
Did you know? When Maryland designated walking as the state exercise on October 1, 2008, it became the first state in the nation to name a state exercise.
Walking may not seem as beneficial as other cardiovascular exercises like, running, biking or swimming, but there are a lot of health benefits to walking regularly. Walking just 30 minutes a day is recommended for everyone. A brisk walk can help you lead a happier, healthy life. Maintaining your muscle mass and flexibility goes a long way in keeping you healthy and independent. Bone mass loss can lead to bones that break faster and more easily.
5 Benefits of Walking
- Walking strengthens your legs and abdominals, alleviating pressure put on your joints.
- Walking improves circulation, which can help lower your blood pressure.
- Walking increases your metabolism and helps to burn excess calories.
- Walking is a low-impact exercise that promotes joint health.
- Walking engages the hips, abdominals and numerous other muscles that work together to ensure that a person can stay balanced.
Indoor walking is a free activity offered at the following locations. Call the individual center for more information.
Clara Barton Recreation Center
7425 MacArthur Blvd, Cabin John
240-777-4910
Bauer Drive Recreation Center
14625 Bauer Dr, Rockville
240-777-6922
Gwendolyn E. Coffield Recreation Center
2450 Lyttonsville Rd, Silver Spring
240-777-4900
Damascus Recreation Center
25520 Oak Dr, Damascus
240-777-6930
East County Recreation Center
3310 Gateshead Manor, Silver Spring
240-777-8090
Germantown Recreation Center
18905 Kingsview Dr, Germantown
240-777-8095
Jane E. Lawton Recreation Center
4301 Willow Ln, Chevy Chase
240-777-6855
Long Branch Recreation Center
8700 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring
240-777-6965
Longwood Recreation Center
19300 Georgia Ave, Brookeville
240-777-6920
Marilyn J. Praisner Recreation Center
14906 Old Columbia Pk, Burtonsville
240-777-4970
Mid-County Recreation Center
2004 Queensguard Rd, Silver Spring
240-777-6820
Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Recreation Center
13850 Travilah Road, Rockville
240-773-4800
Plum Gar Recreation Center
19561 Scenery Drive, Germantown
240-777-4919
Ross Boddy Recreation Center
18529 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring
240-777-8050
Potomac Recreation Center
11315 Falls Rd, Potomac
240-777-6960
Bette Carol Thompson Scotland Recreation Center
7700 Scotland Drive, Potomac
240-777-8075
Upper County Recreation Center
8211 Emory Grove Rd, Gaithersburg
240-777-8077
White Oak Recreation Center
1700 April Lane, Silver Spring
240-777-6940
Wisconsin Place Community Recreation Center
5311 Friendship Blvd, Chevy Chase
240-777-8088
Wheaton Community Recreation Center
11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton
240-773-4825