Better health, weight loss and overall fitness...walking can help. Most people spend a lot of time sitting each day and our environment has contributed to making people "lazier". We have elevators, remote controls, riding lawnmowers and many other conveniences that allow us to eliminate physical activity. Research show that inactivity is one of the top causes of preventable deaths.
If you don't know where to start, start simple, with a walk. There are many health benefits to walking.
- walking strengthens your heart
- walking is good for your brain
- walking is good for your bones
- walking is good for your mood
- walking improves fitness
- walking improves physical function
- walking burns calories
Get Motivated
- Wear a pedometer. Bit by bit, boost your daily steps. Keep it up until you reach 10,000 steps a day.
- . Keep a walking journal. Whether you journal online or with pen and paper, it's motivating to see your progress.
- Get a walking partner for accountability.
- Sign up for a race or charity walk. An upcoming event gives you a goal to shoot for, which may motivate you to stick with a program.
- Walk with a buddy whenever possible.
- Carry your name, address, and a friend or relative's phone number in your shoe or tied to a lace.
- Carry a cell phone and let a friend or relative know your walking routes.
- Avoid deserted or unlit streets, especially after dark.
- Do not use headsets that prevent you from hearing traffic, and walk against oncoming traffic.
- Wear reflective material or carry a flashlight so others can see you. Carry a whistle, noisemaker, or pepper spray in case of an emergency
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