Now that spring is finally here, more and more people are hitting the sidewalks to help shed the winter pounds, enjoy the beautiful weather, and become more active.
Yet many of us are not runners or have had an injury that's makes it difficult to jog without pain. Thankfully, walking is a great way to get back into shape, increase your activity levels, and even improve the health of your heart.The American Heart Association states that a brisk walking routine can not only lower your blood pressure, but it can also help reduce high cholesterol and diabetes as much as running without putting the strain on your joints. This can then lower your risk of more serious diseases like heart disease and stroke. They recommend to walk at a pace that is moderate, so that your heart rate increases for 30 minutes every day.
For some of us, 30 minutes of brisk walking may seem like a daunting task, but this form of exercise isn't all or nothing. All you need to do is get started, set a goal to increase the length of time you're walking every week, and make it fun! Getting a friend, family member, or pet to join you on your walks can help take the frustration out of exercising and turn it into a chance to socialize while burning calories and working muscles.
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http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/PhysicalActivity/Walking/Walk-Dont-Run-Your-Way-to-a-Healthy-Heart_UCM_452926_Article.jsp#.Vv2PQdh4eUk
