Walking may be the ultimate form of exercise. It puts more muscle mass to work and you can quickly derive benefits–better fat metabolism, improved glucose tolerance, a lower resting heart rate and reduced stress.
Prior to your walk, do some stretching exercises to warm up your muscles. After getting used to a daily routine of walking, you must increase your pace to put more muscle mass to work. BOOST YOUR SPEED - SWING YOUR HIPS - STAND UP STRAIGHTER and last but NOT least, get yourself a good pair of shoes.
A pair with moderate cushioning.. a low beveled heel..roominess in the toe box…flexibility…an “Achilles notch” at the back of the collar (to allow space for your Achilles tendon). Have a sales person check the wear pattern on your old shoes before he/she recommends a new pair.
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Exercise will create a surge in endorphins that will make you feel really good. Exercise is essentially some form of movement. This ranges from walking to jogging, from biking to playing tennis, to dancing and Tai Chi, and all other forms of movement you can think of.
Everyone needs to get motivated to exercise, not necessarily participate in painful exertion, but to exercise for your particular body.
When choosing your exercise program, focus on aerobic work first, anything that keeps you constantly moving.
The frequency of your exercise is very important and that depends on your health. Start with 10-15 minutes and work your way up to 30-40 minutes and do this 4 to 6 days a week. If you experience muscle soreness and doesn’t seem to be going away, cut down the frequency and the length of your exercise.
A Natural Physician will tell you that exercise aids Anxiety and Depression, Arthritis, Detoxification, Diabetes, Fatigue, Heart Disease, Hot Flashes, Immunity, Osteoporosis, PMS and Stress.
