No Excuses…Go Walking
Why Walking?
It is easy on the body especially the knees
A time to get fresh air
Helps build relationships (walk with a partner)
Good for the waistline
Relieves Stress
Sparks Creativity
Improves Balance and Coordination
Helps prevents and reduces hypertension and type II diabetes
Strengthen Bones
Maintain Healthy Weight
How to Get Started on a Walking Plan
Start out slow if you are new to fitness. It is important to build up your endurance over time. Try not to walk a marathon when you give out of breath walking to the mailbox. Commit to walking 10-15 minutes a day and gradually build up to walking 30 minutes or more.
The best place to walk is in your neighborhood. Walking in the neighborhood is convenient and no cost on gas. Walking is a great way to encourage others to get moving. When my mom and I started walking around our neighborhood, we were the only people walking. Now, several of our neighbors have started walking. Parks with walking trail is another great place to walk. Many state parks have walking trails. Clinton Park in Winston GA is one of my favorite places to walk. I can spend an hour on trails and walk 4 miles easily. I maintain my weight by walking for many years. It is my absolute favorite way to exercise. I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes at 26. Walking has helped me to keep my Diabetes under control. Even as I work towards a smaller size, walking is the main part of my fitness program.
There are several websites dedicated to Walking Plans. I will leave a list of below.
Resources
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