Magic Pill, Episode #17: Location, Location, Location: It Can Impact Your Exercise Habits Too

09:25

September 16, 2016

Carey Goldberg

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This is a tough one: What do you do if where you live and work gets in the way of moving more? No gym nearby, streets that don't feel safe, bad air. It makes getting out there all that much harder. But from biking to walking groups to special programs, there are ways around those barriers. Listen to the full episode above.

A Closer Look

In this episode we hear from Raheem Baraka, who runs Baraka Community Wellness. (Courtesy Raheem Baraka)

Some top tips from Wendy Landman of WalkBoston, which was the first walking advocacy group in the country and is now 26 years old:

Walk in groups
Walk in the morning
Join with your neighbors to get more people out on the street

And some inspiration from Noah Hicks of Dorchester:

Enjoyed The Music?

That was The Penthouse performing the song "Best Friend."

Boston indie rock band The Penthouse combines smashing guitars and grooving rhythms. "Everytime" has been featured on Shake Shack's official Spotify playlist. The Penthouse is currently working on their debut album.

You can listen to the full Magic Pill playlist here.

More Get-Up-And-Go

Help yourself and help us too by purchasing a copy of "50 More Magic Pills" for $2.99. The book is a compilation of powerful health and wellness reasons to exercise. All proceeds will go to supporting future work from WBUR's CommonHealth team.

CommonHealth Recommendations

Some inspiring resources:
--WalkBoston
--Noah Hicks, Bowdoin Bike School
--Baraka Community Wellness
--Mommastrong

Global free fitness movements here in Boston:
--The November Project
--Black Girls RUN!