Walking Your
Way to Better Health
By Jim O'Neill
It is an accepted fact that exercise is an important part of
any successful weight loss plan. Every muscle you have can burn
calories, so the more you work them, the more calories you burn.
So, don't just depend on dieting alone. Move that body and do
some exercises to achieve that weight and that body you have
always dreamed about.
Walking is great exercise to lose weight. Moreover, it does not
require any expertise or equipment and you can do it free
anytime you feel like it. However, to be beneficial, you should
do it regularly. Make walking a daily habit or at least 3 to 5
times a week depending on your schedule.
Before you start walking, do some warm up stretching
exercises.
Stretch only as far as you feel comfortable so as not to pull
any muscles. Start with a modest goal, like 15 to 20 minutes at
a leisurely pace. Gradually extend the duration and the speed.
Walk up one or two gentle slopes. Your walk should be comprised
of three segments: warm-up, exercise pace and cool-down.
Walk with your chin up and your shoulders held slightly back.
The heel of your foot should touch the ground first. Roll your
weight forward.
Swing your arms as you walk.
To avoid stiff or sore muscles or joints, start gradually. Over
several weeks, begin walking faster, going further and walking
for longer periods of time.
Walk on soft ground whenever possible.
Quench yourself, drink 8 to 10 ounces of water for every 20 to
30 minutes of the activity.
The more you walk, the better you will feel. Plus, walking also
uses more calories; thus, burning more fats. Its benefits
include giving you more energy, making you feel good, helping
you to relax, reducing stress, helping you sleep better,
helping control your appetite and increasing the number of
calories your body uses.
To lose weight, it's more important to walk for time than
speed. Walking at a moderate pace yields longer workouts with
less soreness leading to more miles and more calories spent on
a regular basis.
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