Walking is so natural that most people simply don’t give it much thought. Which is a shame as it is one of the easiest ways to get started on a safe and effective weight loss exercise programme. You may think that it’s not so much of a big deal as you have been walking for years and yet the pounds have still refused to budge. Well what if I told you that ways to charge up this most simple of activities and get it to work for you in?
Before getting started it might be a good idea to read the previous article about walking. Use the search box to look it up. Walking is so natural for many of us that we rarely think about it. Yet it is one of the safest exercises going because it is low impact with added health benefits. What do I mean by low impact? Well traditional sporting events have you running or jumping which put an enormous strain on your joints and muscle system.
Every time you run or jump the force on your knees is many times your body weight. Even light jogging impacts your body. For those who need convincing that jogging is possibly the worst exercise invented take heed of what happened to James “Jim” Fixx. For those who don’t know who Jim Fixx wasan American who authored the 1977 best selling book "The Complete Book of Running". He is credited with helping to start Americas's fitness revolution, popularising the sport of running and jogging and demonstrating the alleged health benefits of regular jogging. he died of a heart attack while out for his daily jog at the age of 52. so much for jogging!
So how do you get started with walking? And how can you make it work for you? Try to make it part of your everyday routine. Get into regularly going for a walk outdoors if possible. It is not only good for your health but waking outdoors is therapeutic as well, specially if you can find natural spaces such as parks, beaches or shady paths away from traffic. If you pop in an audio book on your MP3 player or smart-phone you can be entertained further on your daily walk. You could even grow intellectually while growing fitter physically
If you have a pet such as a dog not only will you get get exercise but your pet will as well. Studies also show that dog owners get up to 8 hours extra exercise per week compared to those non-dog owners. The same is not true however if you have a pet tortoise or goldfish!
You could also incorporate climbing the stairs. It's a great way to train your heart, lungs and cardiovascular system. It also acts as strength training because it is a load bearing exercise so strengthens your muscular system! Studies also show that climbing 1 flight of stairs (the average flight is 12 steps) just three times per day burns up an extra 15 calories. All in the comfort of your own home!also as you grow fitter and stronger you can take the stairs two at a time or even sprint up them.
In no time at all you will be well on your way to losing the fat and getting fitter and healthier - all from an activity that you started years ago. So give walking a go.
In no time at all you will be well on your way to losing the fat and getting fitter and healthier - all from an activity that you started years ago. So give walking a go.
No comments:
Post a Comment