It’s a given that eating healthy keeps you young, energetic, and thinner. We all know that daily exercise is a key to weight loss and anti-aging. We also know that both are keys to longevity and better health, but realistically in today’s world, we are inundated with toxins and unsafe environments, and it’s all too easy to procrastinate.
I have written many articles on my websites about eating healthier, but this article focuses on how to easily maintain a daily exercise routine.
Walking
How much do you sit everyday? Do you work in an office for 8 or more hours a day? Are you in front of a computer day and night? Do you spend time outside everyday? My point: how much do you move your body?
The easiest way to move your body is to walk. Walking is one of the best forms of exercise. It’s free, easily accessible, low-impact cardio exercise, and has many health benefits.
Everyone walks, regardless of age, fitness level, or where you live. There are exceptions for those who have had physical injuries that restrict them to a wheelchair, crutches and canes, or prosthetics, but even if you are living with a disability, there are ways to help you get more physically active.
It is possible to strengthen your muscles and restore your ability to mobilize better. Working to keep your body strong certainly adds to the stress of any disability, but never stop setting goals to help your body stay strong.
You don’t need any special equipment or a gym membership to walk everyday, making it a great option for staying active.
- Take a walk around your neighborhood at least 4 days every week;
- Walk to work if you can;
- Go to a city park or take a hike in nature on the weekends;
- Monitor your progress wearing a FitBit® or Apple® watch while you walk to become more aware of your heart rate and how many steps you’re walking;
- Put on some ear pods and listen to a podcast while you walk;
- Grab a friend and walk with a partner in crime if you need a buddy to help keep you motivated.
Anti-Aging
Walking is a low-impact exercise, which means that it puts less stress on your joints as opposed to high-impact activities like running. This is why walking is great for people with joint pain, if you are recovering from an injury, and for older adults.
It’s a low-risk way to move your body and slow the aches and pains from aging!
The Benefits
- Regular walking strengthens your heart, lungs, and your bones and muscles.
- Walking improves your balance and coordination, so if you are a bit wobbly – take your walking regimen slowly. but pay attention to how your coordination improves day to day.
- Walking can also lower your blood pressure, it reduces your risk of heart disease and strokes.
- Daily walking improves your mental health by reducing stress and anxiety. Nature heals!
- Grab a friend or family member and walk together.
- Walking is a great way to get out in Nature to explore new places, and get some fresh air and sunshine.
Remember that everyone is different, so your exercise needs and abilities will be individual to your needs and capabilities, but generally, walking can be the perfect form of exercise.
Walk, and walk everyday!
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I look forward to supporting you on your journey to alternative health and wellness.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only, and is educational in nature. The FDA may not have evaluated some of the statements. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please discuss with your own, qualified health care provider before adding supplements or making any changes to your dietary program.
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