Guest guest Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 WALK, DON'T RUN Wednesday, 07 September 2011 So tell me, which do you think is the better exercise? Walking or running? Well, I'd say you really have to choose the one that's best for you. But if you're overweight, to be honest, running is a form of exercise that you're most probably going to run away...from! See, for every pound you're overweight, you're putting four additional pounds of stress on your knees and joints as you walk. So if you're 30 pounds overweight, that means you're putting an additional 120 pounds of stress on those knees and joints of yours with every step. With that in mind, you can see why, if you're very overweight, running is not such a good exercise choice for you. So that leaves walking for you to consider. Now let me tell you something, walking is a good and simple form of exercise and...it's great for your body. If you move your arms and legs with some real vigor as you walk, you can turn your body into a real fat-burning furnace. I have to say, I watch people as they walk and honestly, some of them move like zombies! Their hands aren't moving very much and their stride is so small. To me, their walks look about as strenuous as an afternoon of window shopping. Look, you've got to focus on the reason for your walking program. And that is to keep your body healthy from head-to-toe. As you walk, you should really move your arms and change-up those arm movements as you walk. Move your arms back and forth then side to side during your walk. And I mean put some real gusto into it ! You can even do some upper body movements with your chest, back and shoulders as you walk. I mean, really...get into it! And as you walk, I don't want you taking little baby steps. (No window shopping here.) Work on that stride and take good, strong long steps. That's it! Now if you're a beginner, start out slow, making those strides as strong and long as you can. Then challenge yourself to do a little bit more each time you go out to take your walk. Now, let me tell you about some of the proven health benefits of walking. Walking helps provide natural antioxidants for your joints, bones and muscles. Walking gives you lots of energy, too. When you walk, you're moving every muscle in your body. And when you do, it gives your body more energy for two, or even three...like me! Walking also helps build your body's immune system. When you walk, disease fighting cells, (already present in your body), are charged up and really go to work for you. They like those walks, too! Walking may even lead to fewer colds and flus. And since we'll soon be entering cold & flu season, you need those walks more than ever this time of year. And oh yeah, one more thing. Because walking helps reduce stress, your walking program means you're going to be enjoying much more restful nights when you sleep. Oh, walking...it's just so good for you all around! So, did you exercise over the Labor Day weekend? Did you exercise yesterday? What's that...neither? Well, today is the perfect day for you to get out there and start a walking program. And with it, comes all of the benefits I just told you about. So walk, don't run and I mean get started today! Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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