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Quicktips: Walking For Fitness

By Andrew ⋅ June 3, 2008 ⋅  Email This Post ⋅ Post a comment

Walking for fitness is a great way to become healthier, slimmer and generally fitter. Have you ever noticed that the fittest people seem to walk everywhere? Well, that’s no coincidence, and in fact you can benefit from only one hour walking each day. It’s so simple to encorporate walking for fitness into your daily schedule!

Quick Tips

• Buy a pedometer so you know how far you’ve walked each day
• Try walking instead of driving or taking the bus
• Get some sturdy, comfortable shoes
• Try having a quick stretch before and after walking
• Keep it comfortable and don’t wear yourself out

Benefits

• Healthier heart and lungs
• Weight loss
• Stress reduction
• Lower blood pressure
• Promotes an active lifestyle

Tags: fitness, walking