To live a healthier and happier life, try walking, the most popular form of exercise. It’s easy, safe, and inexpensive. It is also relaxing and strengthening at the same time.
Walking requires little athletic skill and only needs comfortable, durable footwear. It is good for your self-esteem and your mind. The physical results of walking are rewarding: a fit body that can better improve overall health and add years to your life.
A safe path to good fitness
- Improve muscle tone in your legs and abdomen.
- Prevent heart attacks and strokes.
- Reduce stress and tension.
- Raise your metabolic rate.
- Strengthen your heart and lungs, and improve circulation.
- Favorably alter your cholesterol.
- Reduce arthritic pain; stop the deterioration of bone tissue.
- Reduce obesity and blood pressure.
For those with a long history of inactivity, obesity problems, or who simply dislike intense activity, walking is an excellent way to start an exercise program. You can start slowly, then increase your speed and maintain a steady pace. A good exercise program starts with moderation and commitment. Podiatrists and general doctors recommend walking to help relieve or protect against various illnesses.
Walking: It should be done artfully
Before starting to walk, some simple warm-up exercises—but not strenuous advanced stretching exercises—can make your muscles more flexible. It’s appropriate to rotate your body at the waist with a slow hula-hoop motion and do some toe-touching or knee-bending exercises. There is a proper way to stretch the Achilles tendon, which is important. Keep your feet flat on the floor, stand about a meter from the wall and lean on it with your hands, repeating the warm-up several times. When you are ready to start walking, it’s best to do it for at least 20 minutes three times a week without stopping. Walk at a comfortable pace and slow down if you notice you are breathing hard. Don’t overexert yourself; if 20 minutes is too much, reduce it to 10 or 15 minutes. You can extend the time and proceed slowly as your body adapts to the exercise.
Some tips for walking:
- Move at a steady pace, energetic enough to make your heart beat faster.
- Breathe more deeply.
- Walk with your head held high, back straight, stomach flat. Keep your legs forward and knees slightly bent.
- Swing your arms freely.
- When walking, first strike with your heel and roll your foot forward to push off with your toes.
- At least initially, limit your walks to flat surfaces, avoiding embankments and excessively steep hills.
- If you walk in the evening, make sure to wear clothing with reflective material sewn or attached.
- Cool down after a long or brisk walk to help return blood from your legs to where it’s needed.
Race walking
Race walking is a special form of walking that can keep you fit. As an aerobic training, it is more beneficial than just walking because it is faster and has a higher heart rate.
Walking shoes: Comfort and fit
Choose good quality, lightweight shoes with an upper made of breathable material like leather or nylon mesh. The part of the shoe that holds your heel should be very firm. The front part of the shoe should provide support and flexibility. It is very important that the shoe fits your foot well.
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