In society today, walking is one of the most accessible forms of physical activity that can be implemented daily. It is also a free and easy way of participating in exercise for better health as it does not involve any type of skill of expensive equipment. People generally, do not try to attempt something unless they think or know they can do it, whereas walking is a skill many can do with ease and have done it before.
Benefits of walking
Increased life expectancy
Reduction in risk of illnesses and CV diseases
Reduction in depressive feelings
Improve confidence and self esteem
It keeps bones strong, reducing the risk of osteoporosis
It gets you out in the fresh air and sunlight to increase vitamin D absorption.
These are just a small handful of the prolonged benefits of a walking intervention. Get out today and give it your first go...its beautiful weather today, wrap up warm and take a brisk walk either before breakfast, on your lunch break or together as a family after or before dinner. Remember, adults should be aiming for 30 minutes of moderate activity everyday - so split this up throughout the day.... go for 15 min walk to start your day and a 15 min walk to finish your day - this is a great way to being a walking program that you can increase over time.
Other ways to get walking into your daily lives:
Try taking the stairs instead of the lift
Parking further in a car park so you have to walk
Ditch the car for the school walks - if the school is up to a 30 minute walk then walk to and from school (you will notice the benefits very quickly by doing this)
set aside some time each day to go out walking and use this time to clear your mind of the days events - its a great way to relax and reduce stress.
Walk the dogs that little bit longer or tackle an area with an incline to increase the intesnity.
Tip: Optimal nutrition = optimal performance!Like most things in life, in sport you get out what you put in. And that goes for your nutrition too - many think I can eat all the rubbish I want as long as I keep fit, they are wrong! - when you're playing and training hard, including walking daily, the right nutrition will give your game the edge!
Rugby players, tennis players, footballers and athletics ALL have a specific diet to their training to boost performance! - take note and see how a vital nutrition is for your sport or training!
Great foods to try for performance:
Smoothies
Raisins and nuts
Fish
Green leafy vegetables
Bananas with peanut butter
Porridge
Wholemeal pasta, rice, potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Check out the picture below of great snack ideas pre and post a workout:
Now you have the facts and tips - get out in that sunshine today and release the stress of christmas planning. You will feel good afterwards!!
Let me know how you get on or what your plans are! Would love to hear your comments..
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