Let's face it, our bodies are designed to walk and the only way to reap all the benefits of walking for exercise is sticking to a walking routine that will help us find the path to success.
Years ago people walked on a daily basis. They walked to work, to school, to church, and to town for supplies.
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But today we drive everywhere, sit behind desks at work, come home and sit in front of the TV or computer and now as a country and nation we suffer the consequences.
We are coming down with lifestyle induced diseases, and obesity is at epidemic proportions with adults and children alike. This is very alarming. We can not depend on Big Government health care plans to bail us out folks.
The best health care plan is what we can do for ourselves and that is to take care of our health through preventative lifestyle and the Big one! Yep, you guessed it. Exercise! So, ready to put on your walking shoes? Let's get moving!
I have found
walking to be one of the best forms of exercise I do regularly. It gives me more energy and helps me to keep the weight off my hips. It is cheap and I don't have to buy any special equipment.
Walking will lower your blood pressure, improve the health of your joints, strengthen and tone your muscles, and help you lose weight.
Walking is an excellent remedy for those who suffer from back pain and arthritis. It strengthens the muscles, which helps move pressure from the joints hence reducing pain. The Keys to Great Knees
There is a special fluid in the knee joints called synovial fluid. Walking continually compresses and releases the cartilage in your knees which helps to circulate synovial fluid that brings oxygen and nourishment to your joints. Without this nourishment joints will deteriorate faster. The older we get the more we should engage in
regular exercise to maintain our bodies and slow down the aging process.
