Calories Burned Walking

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Walk your way Fit

There is one thing that nearly everybody is conscious about today, and that is their weight, whether we hear through the media, radio, newspaper, or magazines, everybody is definitely more health conscious.

Also, there is always the spotlight regarding obesity, mainly pointing the finger at children, getting them to exercise more, rather than sitting in front of the TV, either watching it, or playing computer games. Something that everybody can consider as a great way to exercise is walking.

There is no expensive equipment to purchase, no fees for any clubs, and it is something that the whole family can do together, or a group of friends to meet a couple of times a week. The great thing is there are a lot of calories burned walking.

Reduce The Risks 

Walking is a great way to exercise, not only to help burn off excess calories but it's so simple to do after all we've been practising all our lives!

It can help reduce the risk of contracting a lot of common diseases that are associated with today's sedentary lifestyle. It can even help you get a good nights sleep. To go out into the fresh air and blow the cobwebs away will make the night's sleep more comfortable and satisfying.

Maybe after time, when having adapted a routine to suit their lifestyle, one will probably feel a lot healthier and not as tired.

The benefits of walking are a huge plus for anyone's health. Simply by going at a moderate, healthy pace for between 30 to 60 minutes can have a significant effect (over time) on the number of calories you burn in a day.

Simply getting into a daily routine of trying to walk more - Walk to the store, use the stairs a good 30mins to an hour a day can cut the health risk down.

With what we are learning today about diabetes, strokes, heart disease, breast and colon cancer, getting ourselves into the habit of walking at the very least one hour a day can prolong our lives and our children's lives.

Prepare For Your Walk 

It must be taken into consideration that it is not just a simple case of sticking a pair of shoes on and going for a quick walk down the road and back.

A lot of thought has to be taken in the footwear that one chooses. On deciding that you are going to religiously start a walking regimen to walk for ex amount of time every day, consider inquiring around the market for a comfortable pair of walking shoes that suits the individual person.

A shoe should be lightweight and flexible with enough cushioning to make it comfortable while, in time, putting in that extra half a mile. Maintaining proper posture and using the arms properly will avoid an aching back. And don't forget fluids while out taking exercise, it is very important.

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All the best,

Carol J Pearson
(Personal Trainer)

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Debede wrote...

Great message, take us back to the basics!

ReplyPosted September 26, 2008

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Reply Posted June 27, 2008