Walk!!

[marie]

Walking is one of the easiest ways you can be physically active. You can walk almost anywhere and at any time. Walking is also inexpensive, all you need is a pair of shoes with sturdy heel support. Walking may:

• Give you more energy and make you feel good.
• Reduce stress and help you relax.
• Tone your muscles.
• Increase the number of calories your body uses.
• Strengthen your bones and muscles.
• Improve your stamina and your fitness.
• Lower your risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
• Give you an opportunity to socialize actively with friends and family.

[Anonymous Bot]

[marie]

The walking that you do during the day, like doing chores around the house or in the yard, can help you become more fit. But regular, steady walking that makes you breathe heavier can help you to be healthier. It will give your heart and lungs, as well as your leg muscles, a good workout.

If you are not active now, start slowly.

Try to walk 5 minutes a day for the first week.

Walk 8 minutes the next week.

Stay at 8 minute walks until you feel comfortable.

Then increase your walks to 11 minutes.

Slowly lengthen each walk by 3 minutes - or walk faster.