Why not try… Walking for Exercise?
December 26th, 2007I preferred walking for exercise because it was a great way to get myself some alone time. Yes, the workout equipment in my basement yields some great results but I just don’t feel the same as I do after taking a brisk walk outside. I realize that not everybody can select walking for exercise when they are looking for something to do. If you live in a bad area, or in the pinnacle of a high rise building in the heart of the city, it might be harder for you to walk outside. For me walking for exercise is so much easier when have great surroundings or a fascinating discussion from a friend who walks along with you. Some of my friends have taken on the habit of going on brisk walks with me. They chose walking for exercise because I constantly talked about the benefits of the activity. You may feel a little sore after the first few times out but you will find yourself whipping into shape in no time.
Music goes hand in hand with getting up and active. Try using iPod or other MP3 player to add entertainment to the walk. Books on tape makes the walk goes by faster and you want to walk longer. You should choose cheerful songs that will help you keep your rate up. A mellow song at the beginning and the end of the work-out will help ensure that you get a warm-up and a cool down in. When you are able to get, and stay on your target heart rate you will want to cool down a bit at the end of your walk. Slowing your pace down and doing some more light stretching can accomplish this. Do not stop walking to slow your heart rate in to a cool down. It defeats the purpose of a cool down.
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