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Walking Will Make You Look Good And Feel Good

Posted by Hamish Hayward on July 30, 2010 at 3:35 pm

A great many people avoid taking exercise as they suppose that it will be too much physical effort for them. It’s a bit of a vicious circle where it’s easy to imagine that you need to already have a certain level of fitness and endurance capability in order to get really fit. When you think about it, it’s no wonder that many of us make a mental link between getting fit and getting sweaty and out of breath.

On the other side of the coin, it’s hard for many people to imagine that a low impact, low injury risk workout – an activity which we all do every day – can deliver major health benefits and help you to get in much better shape. However, that’s exactly what walking – a form of exercise which needs no special equipment, training or expertise – can do for you.

When you look at the health benefits that walking can deliver, your feelings of disbelief are only likely to increase. Walking can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke whilst simultaneously improving the efficiency of the lungs. It can help to lower your blood pressure. It can help to fight depression, boost your energy levels and help you to sleep better at night. It can help to reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. Recent studies in the UK even seem to suggest that it may be effective in fighting Alzheimer’s disease. It can certainly help you to get in shape and lose weight.

Looking at that list you would be forgiven for thinking that it was an advert for some expensive new dietary supplement or even the latest miracle drug. No wonder that it’s difficult to credit. It’s also worth mentioning that – apart from a comfy pair of shoes – you don’t need any special equipment to get started on a walking exercise routine. Neither will it cost you any money – there are no expensive gym membership fees to pay each month. You also have the convenience of being able to fit it into your day whenever it suits you best.

Most health professionals recommend that you take 10,000 steps daily in order to achieve the health benefits on offer. For the large majority of people, that is equivalent to a distance of somewhere between four and a half and five miles – depending upon your stride length. It does sound like a long way, but it’s easier to achieve than you might imagine. Leave the car in the garage and walk to school or work.Get off the bus a couple of stops early and complete your journey on foot. Take the stairs instead of the lift. There are plenty of opportunities to increase your daily step count, and they all add up.

If you haven’t exercised for a while, if you have any medical conditions, or if you’re over 40 years of age, then be sure to take medical advice before you start any new fitness programme. However, as long as you’re sensible and start off slowly, walking will, in all probability, be extremely good for your health. You will be pleasantly surprised at how quickly you both see and feel the results.

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