Walking to a Healthier Lifestyle

Benefits of Walking

Walking for Weight Loss

Walking is one of the easiest ways to exercise. You can do it almost anywhere
and at any time. Walking is also inexpensive. All you need is a pair of
comfortable shoes. Walking will: Give you more energy, make you feel good, help
you to relax, reduce stress, help you sleep better, tone your muscles, help
control your appetite, increase the number of calories your body uses. For all
these reasons, people have started walking programs. If you would like to start
your own program, read and follow the information provided here.

Answer
the following questions before you begin a walking program:

If you answer yes to any of these questions, please check with your doctor
before starting a walking program or other form of exercise.

• Has your doctor ever told you that you have heart trouble?
• Has your doctor ever toldWhen you exercise, do you have pains in your chest
  or on your left side (neck, shoulder or arm)? you that you have heart trouble?
• Do you often feel faint or have dizzy spells?
• Do you feel extremely breathless after mild activity?
• Has your doctor told you that you have high blood pressure?
• Has your doctor told you that you have bone or joint problems, like
  arthritis, that could get worse if you exercise?
• Are you over 50 years old and not use to a lot of exercise?
• Do you have a condition or physical reason not mentioned here that might
  interfere with an exercise program?

How
Do I Start a Walking Program?

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