Wednesday, 27 August 2014

Benefits of Brisk Walking

ADD LIFE TO DAYS, NOT DAYS TO LIFE

Live for the now. Live for the moments that punch you in the stomach and leave you breathless. Live for the moments that adds value to your life. 

Don’t come at life as if it’s a race to see who lives the longest. Because that’s a race you’ll win with no smile on your face. All what makes you a winner is your health and spirit. 

So, nourish your spirit and care for your health because HEALTH IS WEALTH .


PICK WALKING AS A HABIT

Walking is one of the best way of keeping good health. You may have a busy life but still you shouldtry to start walking at least for 60 minutes ideally in a day because it actually helps in keeping you healthy. Even 30 minutes is good enough in starting which may be increased gradually. 

This kind of aerobic fitness also helps in lifting your mood and improves your quality of life.

The next time anyone asks you about your habits, do mention walking as one of them.


BEFORE YOU START

  • It is very important to get a good pair of walking shoes for oneself as cheaper quality shoes are going to give you ankle pain and other negative effects. 
  • Also before and while walking one should drink water because it involves loads of dehydration and the body should be properly watered for better results.

PRACTICE SOME STRETCHING BEFORE WALKING BRISKLY






















              LEARN THE RIGHT POSTURE



























            CALORIE CHART





















              KARISHMA - E- KA DAM

Brisk walking has enormous benefits on health. A few of them are :

  • Way to a healthy heart
  • Reduces hypertension and diabetes
  • Minimise the risk of cancer
  • Freshens the mind
  • Provides protection against miscarriage
  • Improves sexual disorders
  • Helps getting a leaner body
  • Enhances brainpower
        
   TREADMILL VS BRISK WALKING

Walking briskly is a great workout option that’s easy on the joints or one which you can squeeze into your workday. You could hit the gym and walk on a treadmill, but if you want to burn more calories, here are three reasons you should take your walking feet outside.

A treadmill belt is flat, consistent, predictable, and constantly moving. All these factors mean it doesn’t take much effort to propel your body forward with each step. On the contrary, if you take a walk outside, you’re constantly having to react to uneven roads, or obstacles such as people, holes, or sticks. This strains your muscles more than using a treadmill, which translates to extra calories burned per minute.

You can pump up the incline on your treadmill to work your butt and thigh muscles, but you can find even steeper hills outdoors. The steeper the incline, the more calories you’ll burn, so when you head outside be sure your workout includes some major hills.

Stepping outdoors for your workout is much more inspirational than a repetitive walk on your gym’s treadmill. The beautiful landscape, fresh air, and constantly changing environment has been shown to inspire people to walk longer. Increase the duration of your workout, and you’ll end up burning more calories.


       A FEW MORE FACTS...

  • Mortality rates among retired men who walked less than one mile per day were almost twice as much as those who walked more than 2 miles per day.
  • Walking helps prevent osteoporosis. Research shows that postmenopausal women who walk around one mile per day have higher whole-body bone density than women who walk less.
  • A 20-minute walk, or about 2,000 steps, equal a mile.
  • The most popular form of exercise in the United States is walking.
  • Walking is the only exercise in which the rate of participation does not decline in the middle
  • and later years.
  • Going for a walk is a great way to reduce stress and promote an overall sense of wellness.
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