ICYDK, walking 30 minutes a day can reap major rewards.
Here are just a few great things that walking does for the mind and body.
The muscles on the back side of your legs take charge when you guessed it you’re meandering downhill.
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Strengthening these muscles can lead to a domino effect.
Plus, “you burn more calories overall,” he added.
For people who have preexisting soft-tissue injuries, that may be too much force.
That’s where walking comes into play.
“Walking is a great form oflow-impact exercise,” says Elmardi.
Best of all, it’s accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, he says.
Walking isn’t just easy on your joints, but it can actually strengthen them too, notes Elmardi.
Consider walking a supplement to not a replacement for an overall treatment plan.
You may be able to reduce your risk of heart issues even further by walking faster, notes Elmardi.
But the findings from this study suggest that walking can play a part in weight loss.
Dont have 30 minutes to spare all at one time?
Break up your daily walk into two or three sessions.
Youll reap the same benefits in these easy-to-maintain small blocks of time.
If youd like to make your daily walk more challenging, tryinterval training.
Walking on hills can also add extra oomph to your workout.
Finally, keep these expert tips in mind to add more walking to your routine.
around you," she says.
Or you could listen to relaxing music or music that puts you in a great mood.
Consider Tracking Your Steps
Are you motivated by numbers and stats?
Consider investing in a watch ortraditional pedometerthat counts your steps (e.g.
theGarmin Forerunner 645), says Elmardi.
“Some people find that tracking their steps helps them stay motivated to walk regularly,” he adds.
Generally,10,000 steps per dayis a solid target to aim for, says Elmardi.
Moderate intensity means a pace that increases your heart rate and breathing a little," she explains.
Can’t manage that with your schedule?
(And if you’re walking around town or walking the dog wearing something crazy comfortable like theseDr.
Scholl’s plush platform sandals, it’ll be so easy).
