For most of us, no matter what our fitness level, walking is
very possible. And the really great news
is that walking can reap just as many overall health benefits as more intense
workouts like jogging – with less impact, and less risk for injury!
8 Things A Daily Walk
Can Do To Help Your Health:
1.
Lower LDL
Cholesterol – that’s the “bad” kind you don’t want!
2.
Raise HDL
Cholesterol – that’s the “good” kind you do want!
3.
Reduce
your risk of developing Type II Diabetes, or help you manage it if you already
have it. A balanced diet and regular
exercise like walking might free you from medication!
4.
Lower your
blood pressure.
5.
Reduce
your stress levels, and improve your brainpower and mood!
6.
Control your
current weight, or lose excess weight – and increase your metabolism in either
case.
7.
Increase
your overall fitness, flexibility, strength, and stamina.
8.
Significantly
reduce health risks like stroke, heart attack, even cancer.
Regular walking at a fairly brisk pace can reduce your risk
for heart attacks just as much as regular jogging can. And with walking? No need for the “no pain, no gain” mantra. You can benefit without the need for sore,
tired, aching muscles after each workout.
All it takes is 30-60 minutes a day of brisk walking to reap
so many health benefits. Use the time to listen to music or books, watch your
favorite TV show if you are on a treadmill, enjoy nature, or just be alone with
the quite of your own thoughts in a world too full of all kinds of noise.
If you are new to exercise, you should consult a doctor
before beginning a regular routine of any type, even something as gentle as
walking. Here are some tips to remember
when you use walking as a wonderful way to exercise every day!
Tips for Daily
Walking
·
Start
slow and increase pace and distance.
You can start out taking several shorter, less intense walks and build
up to one longer, brisk walk each day.
·
Vary your
pace, working to keep your heart rate in the target zone best for you. You can manually check it using your pulse
and a watch, or wear a heart rate monitor.
Remember that hills and variety in terrain will increase difficulty and
increase your heart rate.
·
Wear
great shoes! No, not flashy going
out dancing kind of great – great shoes for walking. You can purchase shoes specifically designed
for walking, or just shoes that offer excellent support, flexibility in the
soles, and that fit well to keep your feet happy, healthy, blister-free, and
walking briskly!
·
Dress the
part. Wear comfortable clothing that
will breathe well and wick away moisture.
Make sure you are dressed for the environment, inside or out.
·
Warm up,
cool down, and stretch. Walking is exercise and as such you need to do a
proper warm up and some stretching before you start. When you are finished walking, do a cool down
and more stretching. The longer and more
intense your walking workout, the more you need the cool down and stretching.
Now get going – those feet were made for walking, let them
do their thing and walk you right into a healthier, happier, and more fit you!
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