Just Start Walking

Just Start Walking

If you are getting back into exercise, beginner, or have health problems that need to be addressed, walking is the perfect place to start.

I do not speak a mini break to the fridge, or walk for your work. You're used to that. They do not count.

You must specifically exercise for the year. That is, you need to increase your heart rate and breathing to count.

Start with what you can do. If it is only the mailbox and back, make that the best course, you do all day. Build from there. Add a couple more yards. Then a few minutes. On nice days you always grow further.

It's OK to take push yourself and then take a break before going home.

Push yourself a couple of steps further each day.

Why?

Walk correct use every muscle in your body. Your stomach should be tight when you walk to the pressure on your back. Your knees should always be bent to avoid damage. Your arms should asset.

The biggest muscles we use to exercise are our quads (fronts of our legs), abdomen (stomach), and glutes (buttocks). If you carry a small weight in each hand, arms improve, too!

Avoid walking with your head down. Look level and at the front. You put the pressure on your back looking down and rob you work your core muscles when your back muscles are strained.

Walking is the top exercise for people with injuries or knee injuries. Unless there is a physical disability that prevents walking is the best exercise for you.

I saw many people with walkers and canes out and start walking. Yes, they start very slow, and so should you. Walking on engagement of your muscles is healthy and necessary.

Walking also uses up hormones in your body that cause fat storage. It burns quickly and efficiently sugars and helps digestion.

What to do when the weather is bad?

At the very least, walk around the house. Or the mall or grocery store. Have a backup plan in mind. Another option is a yoga DVD.

Best work:

Go take the dog for a walk. People who walk with their dogs walk farther, faster and more regularly than people who are just walking.

Keep a log of how many times and how you came. This is the best way to see how you are. It's OK to start with just a few feet. You will soon get better.