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to collect points each business chooses teams of up to 10 people each team member rides a bike for 10 min utes five fit fun points are awarded for every kilometre travelled the team that rides the furthest and raises the most funds people receive one point for each dollar raised wins the corporate cup other points pledges collected before the event will give teammates one point per dollar teams earn an addi tional 50 points if the companys ceo presi dent or vice president rides on the team 10 points will be awarded for every motiva torcheerleader up to 250 points who comes out to the teams race 100 points will be given to the people who bring a banner to the teams photo session and race individuals can also race for details lisa bill or louisa at 470- 2400 qsegcen weight loss wefiness of canada safe easy weight loss guaranteed results full line of herbal products 477-6999- markham 8364011 newmarket 7641901 thornhilf benefits for seniors who walk frequently walking is the most popular 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breath stop and rest in cold weather be sure to wear layers of clothing make sure to keep your head neck and hands covered if conditions outside are bad walk indoors in warm weather be sure to wear a hat with air pockets and light clothing preferably cotton wear sunglasses and sun screen drink cool water before you go and bring some with you bring proper identification and change for a phone in case you need assistance at night walk in welllit areas with a friend and wear bright cloth ing after your walk drink a glass of orange juice or eat an orange if you plan on taking up walking as part of your regular routine it is important to remember that a modest to moderate workout is sufficient to maintain a healthy lifestyle modest 90 minutes of walk ingweek or three 30 minute ses sionsweek moderate 180 minutes of walkingweek or six 30 minute sessionsweek even though the frequency of walking decreases as people get older one can still modestly exer cise and still reap the benefits take time 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