LIVING HEALTHY - WALKING.

LIVING HEALTHY - WALKING.

'STAMINA, SPEED, STRENGTH, SKILL & SPIRIT'

Let’s face it; running is always a good form of exercise. But we know not everyone can run. Almost everyone can walk.

So let us look at walking as a form of exercise in our daily lives.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WALKING?

Walking is good for the following reasons:

Prevents or delays high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

Improves the positive outlook in life by elevating the mood.

Improves endurance.

Builds stronger muscles.

Strengthens the bones.

Improves balance, posture, and sleep.

Reduces tension.

Enhances immunity.

Weight loss and better self-image.

TYPES OF WALKING?

You can vary your walking as per your convenience and desire.

Start slow.

You can walk faster.

You can walk slower.

You can walk longer.

You can alternate walking faster and slower.

You can walk indoors on a treadmill and avoid crowds.

You can walk outdoors and meet people.

You can walk on sand preferably to protect the knees.

You can walk forwards and backwards to develop different muscles. 

You can walk in the mornings or evenings.

You can walk alone or in groups or with a dog.

WHAT YOU NEED TO WALK ROUTINELY?

Everything mentioned below is optional. 

A good walking pair of shoes with good soles to protect the lower limbs, especially the knees.

Good light clothes, loose enough not to hamper your movements.

A smartwatch that could show you the steps taken, the meters covered, and the calories spent.

A mobile with music/podcasts as this keeps your mind averted. 

A pair of sunglasses if you walk in the bright sun.

A form of stick if you walk outdoors to deter stray dogs and also to aid in uneven surfaces.

A flask of drinking water.

HOW TO SCHEDULE WALKING IN DAILY LIFE?

Walking demands discipline.

You may have to get up early to spend half an hour or so walking.

Walking before breakfast or dinner time depending on your work.

Smartwatch gives you a peep into set goals - like 3000 or 5000 or 10000 steps per day.

Goal setting can be for distance or calories too.

If the goal per day is not met in the scheduled time, then it can be made up in the course of the day.

Falling back on the goals per day is the norm almost for everyone, but this motivates one more.

Fitting walking into the lifestyle allows more steps and hence more walking every day.

Happy walking!