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Walking Your Way to Better Health |
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Written by Contributing Writer
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Tuesday, 27 February 2007 |
- Walk with your chin up and your shoulders held slightly back.
- The heel of your foot should touch the ground first. Roll your weight forward.
- Swing your arms as you walk.
- To avoid stiff or sore muscles or joints, start gradually. Over several weeks, begin walking faster, going further and walking for longer periods of time.
- Walk on soft ground whenever possible.
- Quench yourself, drink 8 to 10 ounces of water for every 20 to 30 minutes of the activity.
The more you walk, the better you will feel. Plus, walking also uses more calories; thus, burning more fats. Its benefits include giving you more energy, making you feel good, helping you to relax, reducing stress, helping you sleep better, helping control your appetite and increasing the number of calories your body uses. To lose weight, it's more important to walk for time than speed. Walking at a moderate pace yields longer workouts with less soreness leading to more miles and more calories spent on a regular basis. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 12 February 2008 )
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