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Walking For
Beginners
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Whether you want to lose
weight or just maintain your fitness
level, walking is the perfect activity
for the same. The reason being that it
can be undertaken almost anywhere, along
the road, in the park or at the
lakeside, as well as anytime - be it
early morning or late evening. Then,
there is no cost associated with walking
and you do not have to adhere to any gym
timings for the same. Last, but not the
least, embarking on a walking program is
very easy. All you require is a pair of
comfortable shoes, |
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flexible
clothing and some basic tips and you are
ready to start your exercise schedule. In
the following lines, we have provided the
basic guidelines for beginners walking
program. |
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Walking Tips For Beginners |
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Warming Up:
Proper warming is necessary before
undertaking any type of physical
exercise. For walking regimen, stick to
a slow walking pace for the initial 2-3
minutes and following it with some
stretching. This will help enhance your
flexibility and avoid any undue stress
on your body. Thereafter, you can carry
on with your walking.
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Duration:
In the initial stages, limit your walking duration to a total of 20
minutes, on a daily basis. Follow this routine regularly for a week and,
if you are comfortable with the pace and duration, increase your walking
time by 5 minutes. You can keep on adding 5 minutes to your daily
walking duration, after every week, as long as you feel comfortable.
Stop when it goes past your capacity. |
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Body
Posture: While walking, it is necessary to keep a track of your body posture.
This is because bad posture can lead to serious health problems,
becoming a cause of concern in the future. Never ever slouch while
watching. You need to walk straight and tall, with your head up, arms
swinging, abs tightened, back straight and shoulders relaxed. |
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Cooling Down:
After you've finished your walking session, it is necessary to cool
down your body. For the purpose, you need to start walking at a very
slow pace and do some stretches once again. Make sure that you do
not skip the step; otherwise you might end up doing great harm to
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Some More Tips:
- Your walking session
should have all the necessary elements, as in warm up, stretches and
cooling down work out.
- Water is very
essential for the body and a great amount of it is lost while
walking. Make sure to drink lots of water before, during and after
your walk session.
- Never ever try to
over-achieve, be it in terms of pace or duration, while walking.
Instead of losing weight, you might end up giving walking
altogether, for a few days, spending money on the doctor as well.
- If you want good
results, follow your walk workout sincerely. It will ensure the
fitness of your mind, body and soul.
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