Walking to lose weight
As the old Chinese proverb says,” Even longest journey begins with a single step.” There are lots of weight loss products in the market which promise you of weight loss. But we cannot be guaranteed about those products, but cheapest and effective method of weight loss is by walking. Walking to lose weight is one of the best exercises to control weight and burn excess calories. Walking at a constant speed enhances your energy as well as lessens your weight.
Walking style is a necessary for getting maximum benefit and also reducing any health risk. Always walk straight at a maximum angle of 90 degree with the body keeping your arms swing in front and back. More steps per minute are better than taking long steps. Walk in a straight line keeping your foot very close and breathe deeply while walking. Walk slowly in first days of exercise and increase speed and distance gradually. Walk according to your conditions. If walking causes any health problems like breathlessness, vomiting, dizziness etc stop and consult your doctor. Warm up your body before your exercise.
Walking up and down the stairs is a good exercise and burns calories. 300 calories are burned out for 30 minutes of walking the stairs. Water aerobics is like walking in a swimming pool has proven good impact on heath conscious people.
Walking burns almost as many calories as jogging but it is much easier on your joints. It increases metabolism of the body while burning calories. If you walk daily, higher metabolism is benefited to you daily. Walking has a slightly suppressing effect on your appetite. Walking speeds up intestinal transit time.
Fewer calories are absorbed and stored as fat because food remains less time in stomach and intestine. A regular walking will increase the ratio of muscle weight to overall body weight. Walking 150 minutes per week and losing just 7% of your body weight can reduce your risk of diabetes by 58%. Walking can prevent heart diseases for men and women. Breast cancer and colon cancer gets reduced by regular walking. Even if the person develops colon cancer, the benefits of exercise appear to continue both by increasing quality of life and reducing mortality. Cardio respiratory fitness is increases significantly by walking.
Older persons improve their fitness and physical function by regular walk. Walk and alleviate symptoms of depression. Walking for 30 minutes, three to five times per week for 12 weeks will lessen depression. Self- confidence is increases by daily walking. You will happier and healthier if you walk daily.
This is so natural way and you won't feel it is like weight loss program. The simple act of placing one foot in front of other, no gadgets or gyms – can totally transform your figure. Walking can give you better health. Walk can lower blood pressure, reduce risk for heart disease and prevents breast cancer. Improvement in immunity, better joint and bone health, improved posture, less back pain and even a reduced condition of stroke are benefited by walking. Mind will be always fresh with a good and pleasant work.
