Walking is and has always been one of the best movements for mankind. All through the history of mankind it has always been used as a mode of transport. Today however, walking has evolved into an olympic sport. I'm not going to cover what it takes to get into the Olympics for the walking but I am going to give to mention the benefits I found with walking in my own experience.
1) Cardio Vascular Strength - A walk of a good distance and pace can be an excellent cardio vascular strengthening exercise. It can have your respiratory system working and you will be a bit breathless which makes for excellent cardio strength.
2) Mental Toughness - If selected for the right distance, walking even at a normal pace can be quite challenging and requires mental toughness to stay that walking path. This is especially true in todays day and age when we have our own vehicles or travel by subway or even break a walk and catch a ride in a cab.When there is an option and we can stay the walking course we are becoming stronger and tougher.
3) Fat Loss - I remember on walking regularly and doing about 4 sessions of walking a day for at least 10 minutes each, after about a week I found my belly reduced and a definition starting to show throughout my body especially on my abs. Needless to say I was fired up and motivated after that!
4) Recovery - After a strength training session usually a good easy walk gets the job done for recovery. Why? It gets a full body blood circulation going. The walking helps in loosening and relaxing muscles because of mobility and circulation.
4) Self assessment- When I walk I usually find weak spots or places where my posture needs to be corrected. There would be a slight discomfort in certain areas which help me realise that I need those areas of my poture corrected. If I find an tight area it means a session on the foam roller or getting a massage. It also gives a very real picture of the cardio vascular state of health.
5) Breaks - Sitting for long periods of time lock up the body and cause stiffness and muscular imbalances. Walking even for a few minutes in between work sessions can help.
Walking is one of the simplest ways of exercise to keep fit. The best results come with resistance training sessions. Walking when combined with a right diet and resistance training program works on the body really well. It also helps for relief from 12 hour seated postures and staring at a computer screen.
Start incorporating walks in your lifestyle or training schedule. You will not regret it!
You can also incorporate this tip into your walking plan.
1) Cardio Vascular Strength - A walk of a good distance and pace can be an excellent cardio vascular strengthening exercise. It can have your respiratory system working and you will be a bit breathless which makes for excellent cardio strength.
2) Mental Toughness - If selected for the right distance, walking even at a normal pace can be quite challenging and requires mental toughness to stay that walking path. This is especially true in todays day and age when we have our own vehicles or travel by subway or even break a walk and catch a ride in a cab.When there is an option and we can stay the walking course we are becoming stronger and tougher.
3) Fat Loss - I remember on walking regularly and doing about 4 sessions of walking a day for at least 10 minutes each, after about a week I found my belly reduced and a definition starting to show throughout my body especially on my abs. Needless to say I was fired up and motivated after that!
4) Recovery - After a strength training session usually a good easy walk gets the job done for recovery. Why? It gets a full body blood circulation going. The walking helps in loosening and relaxing muscles because of mobility and circulation.
4) Self assessment- When I walk I usually find weak spots or places where my posture needs to be corrected. There would be a slight discomfort in certain areas which help me realise that I need those areas of my poture corrected. If I find an tight area it means a session on the foam roller or getting a massage. It also gives a very real picture of the cardio vascular state of health.
5) Breaks - Sitting for long periods of time lock up the body and cause stiffness and muscular imbalances. Walking even for a few minutes in between work sessions can help.
Walking is one of the simplest ways of exercise to keep fit. The best results come with resistance training sessions. Walking when combined with a right diet and resistance training program works on the body really well. It also helps for relief from 12 hour seated postures and staring at a computer screen.
Start incorporating walks in your lifestyle or training schedule. You will not regret it!
You can also incorporate this tip into your walking plan.
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