Photo by Alan Light<\/a> used under this creative commons license. <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n More attention is being paid to the importance of improving balance as a part of our daily exercise. Here's one from WebMD.<\/a> Author Carol Sorgen wrote, "Balance, or core training, is not new,' says Kevin Steele, PhD, an exercise physiologist and vice president of sports and marketing for 24 Hour Fitness, headquartered in San Ramon, Calif. 'Physical therapists and athletic trainers have used these techniques for years.'"<\/p>\n Other aspects of city life can also make you healthier. We've written a few articles on this in the past. Here are two posts from this site.<\/p>\n Even though Ed and I walk most places, we also use mass transit where we often have to stand and balance. I wear a Fitbit One<\/a> and have daily goals of 10,000 steps, three flights of stairs, 30 minutes aerobic, and a good night's sleep that are automatically recorded. While I don't reach those objectives everyday in cold weather, I will exceed them often as the weather improves.<\/p>\n Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n
City Living is Exercise! (Part One)<\/a><\/h3>\n
City Living is Exercise! (Part Two)<\/a><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=bostonzestcom-20&l=ur2&o=1\")