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https://youtu.be/ayo1uCHAZT8 We've met some amazing people this week from the Senior Health & Fitness Club! The social aspect of being in a club is just as important as physical exercise and flexibility gained during classes! Safely encouraging others, and having...

https://youtu.be/1FodQy00cmY Water workouts are an effective way to boost your cardio fitness while also strengthening the major muscle groups in your body. Pool exercises are especially helpful for anyone with joint issues or injuries, as well as those who are...

https://youtu.be/SOSrmkM1VRU Sue is a talented yoga instructor that teaches three main levels of Hatha yoga that you can begin while seated in a chair. The class is welcoming and...

https://youtu.be/2GRVTgJ6K6o Let's give Roberta Carlino an incredible response for sharing her fitness journey and celebrating the gains she's made! You can join her and others at the CARC through the Senior Fitness Club. Call Brooke today and sign up, or give the...

https://youtu.be/UyPMsN7eJ14 Staying active as we age helps us maintain our health and vitality! If you are 60 years or older, living in Garrett County, Maryland the Senior Health...

Welcome back to Day 18 of Walktober! Today, we’re heading back to Garrett Trails and highlighting the Kindness Demonstration Forest Trail! This gently rolling trail is on an old logging road through the heart of the first parcel of the Maryland State Forest system. ...

Welcome back to Day 17 of Walktober! Today, we’re heading back to Garrett Trails and highlighting the Herrington Manor to Swallow Falls Trail! We heard about this trail from Luke earlier this week, and have had several folks interested in learning more!...

Welcome back to Day 16 of Walktober! Today, we’re heading back to Garrett Trails and highlighting the Meadow Mountain Trail by subscriber request! Located in the Savage River State Forest, this 14-mile long trail runs along the crest of Meadow Mountain,...

Welcome back to Day 15 of Walktober! Today, we’re highlighting a quick tip from Amy & Tyson! https://youtu.be/h5oXVX8OMAU How did you do with your fitness goals today? Did you walk with your pets today? Did you get in your 6,000 steps?, 10,000 steps?, or...

Overwhelming joy, a sense of tremendous accomplishment, and utter relief all came over me at the same time as I finished my first ever century ride.  That's 100 miles on a bicycle! WHY? That was my question, I would safely pass road bikes while riding...

https://youtu.be/WGdmK9pFEtw Welcome back to Day 12 of Walktober! Today, we’re highlighting Herrington Manor State Park, just minutes from downtown Oakland! Luke Mongrain and all the staff at the park are welcoming and invite you to visit. It's such a...

Welcome back to Day 11 of Walktober! Today, we’re highlighting the Trail Browser Map on the Garrett Trails website! We have a had a lot of fun exploring local trails this weekend and hearing from community members like you! Today our focus is on helping you find...

Welcome back to Day 10 of Walktober! Today, we’re highlighting the Fort Alice and Oakland Town Trails by subscriber request! Oakland’s fitness/walking trail includes a 1 mile loop that can be accessed at the Yough Glades development on Liberty Street. The trail...

Welcome back to Day 9 of Walktober! Today, we’re highlighting one of our favorite community trails - the Loch Lynn Town Trail. The Loch Lynn Town Trail is an easy trail that is convenient and hosts wonderful views of one of Garrett County’s great small...

Welcome back to Day 8 of Walktober! Today, we’re highlighting one of our favorite community resources: Garrett Trails! Garrett Trails is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to the development of a well used network of high-quality, sustainable...

Welcome back to Day 7 of Walktober! Today, we’re highlighting the Garrett County Population Health Update that was just released this morning, featuring Walktober! Watch the update below to learn about Walktober, upcoming community flu clinics, and the chance to score...

Welcome back to Day 6 of Walktober! Today, we’re highlighting Walk Maryland Day! Two walks are currently scheduled in Garrett County today: Garrett County Walks Walk Location: Glades Town Park 10 Spruce Lane Oakland, MD 21550Contact Information: Kendra...

Welcome back to Day 5 of Walktober! Today, we’re highlighting a quick tip Amy recorded from the beach! 🥰🏖🐚 Don’t forget, tomorrow is Walk Maryland Day, and your chance to walk with Amy and other community members at the Garrett County Health Department! (Beach not...

Welcome back to Day 4 of Walktober! Today, we’re highlighting the upcoming community walks for Walk Maryland Day – this Wednesday – October 6th, 2021. Two walks are currently scheduled in Garrett County: Garrett County Walks Walk Location: Glades Town Park...

Welcome back to Day 3 of Walktober! Today, we’re highlighting the Maryland Department of Transportation’s online portal for Maryland Walktober & Walk Maryland Day 2021! Explore MDOT’s resources at: https://mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=136 and tell...

Welcome back to Day 2 of Walktober!  Today, we’re highlighting the art installation/charity campaign led by Brenda’s Body Shop to benefit Cindy’s Fund: “Weathering Life’s Storms” in downtown Oakland. (More info & article from the Republican...

Welcome to Walktober 2021 with Go! Garrett County! Here with us today to kick-off Walktober is Amy from the Garrett County Health Department’s Health Education & Outreach Unit, and Tyson, the Internet’s newest dog celebrity! https://youtu.be/KfD5uajM0SY Tell us...