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There's a new twist to the 2008 Best Walking Cities competition. This year, more than 500 U.S. cities,
or 10 of the most populated cities in each state, were surveyed to determine each city's walkability. A number of factors were considered, including the number of parks per square mile, use of mass transit and the percentage of adults who walk for fitness reasons. Cambridge, MA has earned the title of number one walking city for 2008, followed closely by New York City and Ann Arbor, MI.
For a listing of all 50 winning cities from each state, click here.

With spring right around the corner, now is a perfect time to start gearing up for walking. Before heading out to exercise, read these tips on how to stretch out properly. Additionally, check out APMA's "Get Geared Up for Walking" guide to find out the ideal shoe and sock selection when preparing to take that first step toward better health.

From the website of the American Podiatric Medical Association, www.APMA.org