Walking has been confirmed as one of the best ways to keep healthy. It is one of the easiest exercises to keep fit and it doesn’t cost you anything except maybe time and burn some fat. Walking as a fitness activity is growing in leaps and in bounds because it is easy to start, sustain and its health benefit are numerous.

Most people think that walking is stressful but it’s a healthy way to keep fit without visiting the gym. It is one fitness activity that allows you numerous options, as it can be as simple as walking round the house or starting with a few warm ups and few stretches which allows your body prepare for what’s coming. Beginning walkers can make their workout less strenuous by limiting how fast and far they walk. You should keep the following in mind:

Walk short distances—Begin with a five-minute stroll and gradually increase your distance.
Forget about speed—Walk at a comfortable pace. Focus on good posture, keeping your head lifted and shoulders relaxed.
Swing your arms naturally—breathe deeply. If you can’t catch your breath, slow down or avoid hills.
Be sure that you can talk while walking—If you can’t converse, you are walking muscles to prepare for the stretch.

Then the proper walk can begin by going a longer distance than your house, after some time you can do longer distances as you feel comfortable with. Once you have reached a point where you can walk a few miles with relative ease, you can start to vary the intensity of your walk, always remember to reward yourself after a long walk with a few minutes of rest.
Most people prefer to walk with a friend or partner but having company helps you to go the distance with enthusiasm. You can always go with your dog, dogs are a great source of inspiration, encouragement and they also encourage your speed.

So why go alone when you can go with you canine friend? A philosopher once said, “IF YOUR DOG IS FAT, ITS BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT GETTING ENOUGH WALK”

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