Here's why you should walk
Walking is ‘the nearest activity to perfect exercise’ because it is a
natural movement that places minimal stress on the joints. The advantage of
walking is that the intensity and purpose is self-dictated. You could walk
simply to get some fresh air , de-stress the mind or keep fit.
Just five 30-minute walking sessions of approximately 2 miles each week
can reduce the risk of heart attack by more than 25 per cent.
Walking involves nearly all your muscles - the abdominal and back muscles
are stabilized as they hold the spine erect , the arms work in opposition to
legs.
Benefits of walking
Burns calories and strengthens bones.
A low-impact activity with a low injury potential.
Improves balance and posture.
Lowers the risk of heart disease.
A great stress buster.
Calories burned
Every mile you walk approximately burns 100 calories. If you walk 5 miles
a day , everyday , you will burn about 3500-calories , or 1 pound in a week.
Challenge your routine
Increasing speed or distance is a good way of making your “walk workouts”
more effective. Walking up the slopes increases the workload and energy costs.
To further increase intensity of slope climbing - choose slopes that are steep.
Walk tall
Walk tall , with your head centered between your shoulders and your chest
lifted. Bend elbows and pump your arms swinging forward and back from your
shoulders. Pull in your abs and keep you spine in a neutral position.
Stretch
Don’t forget to stretch the muscles you’ve worked at the end of your
walking session.
Calf stretch
Taking a giant step forward with the right foot , right leg bent , left
leg straight , keep both feet pointing forward and left heel touching the
ground.
Front of the thigh stretch
Stand tall; grasp right foot with right hand. Bring your foot toward the
hip , keeping knees together.
Back of the thigh stretch
Slowly raise one leg and rest it on an elevated platform , such as a park
bench or ledge. Keeping your hips square , bend at your waist and lower your
trunk forward.
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