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The Many Benefits Of Walking

Whether you are new to getting exercise via walking or just starting out, there are so many benefits you will receive by doing this simple exercise.

Your heart will highly benefit when you walk fast paced. Cardio exercise is what you desire to get your heart pumping which will benefit you and your heart.

You will have a feeling of well-being when you get out and walk. Exercise gets our endorphins going and helps to change our mood for the better. When you feel happier others will notice. You will enjoy life more when you are in the best mood you can possibly be in.

Another one of the many benefits of walking includes toning up your muscles. You will especially tone up your legs, rear and hips. Your arms will benefit when you swing them from side to side. Once you truly get going on your walking exercise you can add weights to your ankles and wrists to tone up even more. Slowly but surely feel and watch your clothes become looser and looser. You may even decide to treat yourself to a new outfit or a whole new wardrobe when you tone up due to walking.

Get your vitamin D when you walk outside. Many people lack vitamin D during the winter months. If people would just step outside for fifteen minutes per day they would get the vitamin D they need. Fresh air and sunshine improve our well-being.

Another one of the benefits of walking is getting to know your neighbor better. You and your neighbor or a few of your neighbors can start a walking group. If you cannot find any neighbors that live right next to you interested, you can hang up a sign at the local grocery store. Surely there will be at least one or two others that want to get walking and get fit. Enjoy the conversation the two or three of you will share.

If you have children you will give them a good role model by showing them that you actually do exercise. Many times adults just say that exercise is good for their children and them, but they do not participate in it. This is understandable as many people are so busy. Folks just need to schedule a time in the day where they can take some 'me' time and get a work out in.

You can walk on your treadmill if you own one. Listen to fast paced music you enjoy so you walk faster and sweat more. You can also watch one of your favorite TV shows while you walk. Before you know it your exercise will be done. You will feel great knowing you accomplished your walk and exercise for the day.

Speed up your metabolism when you fast paced walk. Most people love to eat. You can eat more when you work out since you burn more calories. Just do not continuously overdo your eating or you can add extra pounds to your body even if you continue to walk.

As you can see there are many benefits to walking. Get out and get started walking today!
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