Walking to shed pounds is not about ambling or taking a stroll, although
even a fifteen minute stroll is better than nothing if there is something in
your lifestyle that is preventing you from getting the exercise you need on a
daily basis.
Walking to lose weight is most successful if you can try walking with a
bit of purpose. Make sure yoyo achieve a rolling gait and a steady pace. You can walk slowly but make sure you are
taking deep breaths. A good pace to walk at is one that is fast, but not so
fast that you cannot hold a conversation with the person next to you.
Walking Is Inexpensive
One of the greatest fallacies about weight loss in general is that you
need to join a gym, get a trainer or buy some expensive equipment in order to
accomplish your goals. Although having gimmicks and glamorous place to go to
work out can give you a bit of a boost in terms of enthusiasm for exercise, it
is actually not necessary. The best way
to lose a great deal of weight in a very natural way is to simply walk at an
“almost brisk” pace for one hour every day.
The idea is to get your heart rate going, without making you so
uncomfortable that you have to sit down and take a break.
Take heart if you feel that you can never be a fast-paced walker. It is
possible to lose weight by walking very slowly, it will just take you a lot
longer to lose it.
Walking is Possible for Most
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| Computer Simulation of a Human Walking |
Taking a walk is possible for most people. If you have a mechanical
problem or problems with your feet then it is important for you to see a
chiropractor or podiatrist who can help correct the imbalance that is causing
you to have limited walking ability.
Sometimes, the issue is the shoes that you are wearing. Make sure that you are wearing footwear meant
for walking and not for other purposes.
If you must make an investment in your future health, invest in a good
pair of walking shoes.
The secret is -- the more you walk the more lean muscle you will
develop. Lean muscle burns more calories as you use it. This means that you
burn more calories because you have more muscular mass in general.
A Healthy & Active Way to Lose Weight
You can lose a lot of weight just y taking a walk every day. To lose one
pound a week you must burn off 3,500 calories. A good goal to strive for is to
expend 500 calories a day just by walking five days a week. For most people this means walking a
half-hour to an hour every day.
Not only is walking good for shedding pounds but it can rev up your
metabolism and have you burning fat even while you are resting. Other benefits
include the prevention of diabetes, stroke, heart disease and breast cancer.
For more information
about the Healthy & Active Program please visit our website at www.healthy-active.com. You may also call us in Toronto at
(41) 440-2217 and ask for Adrienne Wright Bulow or Dr. Michael Rahman or email
us at adrienne@healthy-active.com.
