Walking regularly can give your body the training it needs to stay healthy. In fact, there is probably no easier way to be active outdoors. Being active by walking can help control and reduce the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, some cancers, diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis, to name a few.
There are many other benefits you can get walking like:
*Feeling better and looking good
*Increase your energy levels
*sleep better
*Enjoy and help protect the environment
*Increase your confidence and self-esteem
*Reduce and control stress and anxiety
*Help control your weight
*Meet people, make new friends and learn more about your community.
*Have fun!
*You do not need a special outfit or clothing, to sensitive flat shoes.
How do I do it?
To help keep the heart and lungs in good condition, you should do at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per day, five days a week or more. This may include walking.
Another recommendation is to try to aim to walk 10,000 steps a day. This sounds a lot, but it can be built little by little. At a fast pace, you can walk around 500 to 600 steps in 5 minutes.
Start
You do not have to do 30 minutes at a time!
If you are not used to walking, start slowly and gradually increase. You can divide the 30 minutes into two 15 minute fights or three 10 minute fights.
It is recommended that you should try to walk 10,000 steps a day. Again you should build it slowly and try to do a little more each day and week. Try using some of the following tips to increase your steps.
Tips to increase your walking
*Use stairs instead of elevators or escalators
*Get off the bus before
*Park your car further
*Walk to the store instead of driving
*Walk away from talking to someone at work instead of using the phone or email.
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