Need to get in shape, go for a walk! These days most people spend most of their time sitting at their desks or laying on their couches for long periods of time. The average American spends about 56 hours per week just sitting. You need to move. One of the best ways to get in shape is to take a short walk during lunch. Just to move a bit each day.
Benefits of walking
Even if you workout daily--moderate to vigorous--you still will need to get up and move. It is not healthy to sit for long periods of time. Even if you are doing moderate exercise you are at a higher risk of "mortality" if you spend long hours sitting--that is where walking comes in. For your lunch break go for an extended walk to get yourself moving and reduce the amount of time that you are sitting.A regular "brisk" walk can help you to:
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
- Strengthen your bones
- Lift your mood
- Improve your balance and coordination
Get ready to Go for a Walk
So what to you need to do before you start walking?- Get a good pair of shoes.--If you walk at night make sure you wear light and reflective clothing so you can be easily seen. Also, take a flashlight with.
- Stretch, do a few quick stretches before you start out.
- Warm up, start out my walking slowing and after about 10 minutes pick up the pace. ( if you prefer you can do some stretches after you have warmed up a bit)
- Cool down. Do a few stretches to help your muscles from getting stiff and keep/improve your range of motion.
Keep fit!
Timothy Valentin
Team Beachbody Coach
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