{"id":2056,"date":"2023-04-26T06:10:01","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T06:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/wordpress95\/?p=2056"},"modified":"2023-04-26T06:10:01","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T06:10:01","slug":"walking-for-exercise-theres-more-than-meets-the-eye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buysaves.com\/?p=2056","title":{"rendered":"Walking for Exercise: There&#039;s More Than Meets the Eye"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/athletics-fashion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/20210501150116-16.jpg\" \/>\t\t<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to exercise, is walking right your alley? It&#8217;s commonly put aside as a boring activity that doesn&#8217;t do much, if anything, to help you reach your health goals.<\/p>\n<p>But before you run, you must first walk! All movement is good and walking is no exception. Whether you&#8217;re a pro on the treadmill, your neighborhood sidewalk or perhaps your favorite nature park, there&#8217;s more to &#8220;just walking&#8221; than meets the eye. Maybe you should do more of it?<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Benefits to Walking<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Maybe it&#8217;s not really a calorie shredder, but walking supplies a natural connection between your thoughts and well-being. It provides some of the following, but not exclusive, benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhances creativity, mental clarity and focus<\/li>\n<li>Boosts healthy chemicals and hormones within the brain<\/li>\n<li>Generates new brain cells for learning and memory<\/li>\n<li>Improves blood pressure level and cholesterol<\/li>\n<li>Gradually builds energy and endurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In fact, running on a treadmill, cycling, or other higher intensity cardio workouts won&#8217;t always produce the mental-physical sync that taking a walk can. But before starting a program, understand what factors will help you achieve your weight and health goals.<\/p>\n<h1>Know before You Go<\/h1>\n<p>To walk your way toward better health, don&#039;t start too fast and allow room for adaptation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Begin by standing to walk during a commercial break<\/li>\n<li>Walk for several minutes every day without overdoing it<\/li>\n<li>Ease yourself into upping duration, intensity or incline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Walking alone probably won&#8217;t offer all the health benefits you&#8217;re after. Exercise intensity can also be key, so keep this in mind for any routine or program and know the following terms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximal Heart Rate and Target Heart Rate<\/li>\n<li>Warm up and funky down<\/li>\n<li>VO2 Max and aerobic capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><strong>Starting Your Walking Program<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Ready to customize a walking program that works for you? Consider a few things before making a structure you can stick with, and don&#8217;t be afraid to get creative:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Select Your Environment:<\/strong> In your home gym? Outside on pavement or grass trails?<\/li>\n<li><strong>What Inspires You?<\/strong> Maybe it&#8217;s an enjoyable, upbeat playlist or a special walking buddy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Know Your Schedule:<\/strong> What days and times are great for ongoing commitment?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gather Some Tools:<\/strong> Try activity logs, heart monitor watches or pedometers to start.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Walking is a superb way to exercise, but as with all of activity, you have to ease yourself into it. Make time to progress slowly, and don&#8217;t forget to include specific fitness goals and motivations so you&#8217;re moving with a purpose. Keep putting one foot in front of the other!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to exercise, is walking right your alley? 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