Walking

Walking is the movement of an individual from one point to another destination with the use or his or her legs. It is a very great way to improve and maintain your overall health, a regular routine walk for about 30 minutes or more everyday can help increase cardiovascular fitness, reduces excess fat in the body, it also helps to strengthen our bones, increases endurance level and boost muscles power.

Walking is low impact exercise, requires minimal equipment, can be done at any time of day and can be performed at your own pace. You can get out and walk without worrying about the risks associated with some more vigorous forms of exercise

Make walking part of your routine

Try to make walking a routine – for example, try to walk at the same time each day. Remember, you use the same amount of energy no matter what time of day you walk, so do what is most convenient for you. You may find that asking someone to walk with you will help make it a regular activity. Some people find that keeping an activity diary or log also makes it easier.

Use a pedometer

To keep track of your walking progress to know the numbers of calories you’re burning, a pedometer measures the number of steps you take, you can measure your movement throughout a day and compare it to other days or recommended amounts. This may motivate you to move more. The recommended number of steps accumulated per day to achieve health benefits is 10,000 steps or more.

Benefits of walking

• Burns calories
• Strengthens the heart
• Reduces blood sugar
• Eases joint pain
• Boost immune function
• Improves mood

Walking can offer numerous health benefits to people of all ages and fitness levels. It may also help prevent certain diseases and even prolong your life. Walking is free and can easily be incorporated into your daily routine. All you need to start walking is a sturdy pair of walking shoes.

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