Walking is one of the easiest and most profitable forms of exercise. All you need is a good pair of shoes, comfortable clothing, and desire.
How to start: First of all, start out slow and easy. Just walk out the door and walk for 10 minutes, and walk back. Do this every day for a week. Then add five minutes to your walks until you are up to 30 minutes as long as desire to walk at one time.
Posture is essential. Walk tall, chest out, holding your head up and eyes forward. Your shoulders should be down, back and relaxed. Tighten your abdominal muscles and buttocks.
Check out these websites for more details on creating your walking program.
Prevention Magazine Walking Calendar
Nordic Walking is a great fitness workout for people who are looking for a fun physical activity and maximum health benefits combined with convenience.
Which Types of People Choose a Walkable Lifestyle?
There’s been plenty of research into how walkable streets and neighbourhoods get more people walking. However what we’re less sure about is: Who are the people that choose to walk more?
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While it is true that women walk more than men the environment one walks in is the prime motivator for walking:
- Walking for transport is associated with living in neighborhoods that have good access to destinations (including public transport), connected street networks, and higher residential densities.
- Neighborhood aesthetics (including access to public open, safe and interesting space) tend to be associated with increased walking for recreation.
