Walking

Walking.  An easy way to improve your overall health.  It doesn’t cost any money and just about anyone can do it.

Every year the American Heart Association encourages all of us to get out and stretch our legs and walk.  Walking is the perfect low maintenance way to get your body in shape.

Your heart benefits, your muscles benefit, it increases your energy and helps with your mood. Walking can even help you manage some health problems.  If you have heart disease, high blood pressure or if you are pre-diabetic or diabetic, walking can help lower symptoms..

You don’t have to plan on a 5-mile walk to get the benefits either.  It’s true that the faster, farther and more often you walk the greater the benefits but If you can only handle a 30 minute walk that’s great too.

You need to be sure to start at your own pace.  Try beginning with a 30 minute walk at a moderate pace.  If you feel ready, pick up the pace and add some distance.  It really is whatever works for you.

Additionally, when you walk it’s important to have a good pair of sneakers and comfortable clothing.  Carry a phone, wear sunscreen and stay hydrated.  Choose a neighborhood or a park .  Wherever you like to walk. 

Private Home Health Care believes that walking is good exercise and a relaxing and easy way to stay healthy.  Enjoy!

#NationalWalkingDay