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Walking is the easiest way of
exercise because it is accessible at
anyplace, anywhere and anytime. Several
studies show that walking can:
* reduce high cholesterol and improve
blood lipid profile
* reduce body fat
* enhance mental well being
* increase bone density, hence
helping to prevent osteoporosis
* reduce the risk of cancer of the
colon
* reduce the risk of non insulin
dependant diabetes
* help to control body weight
* help osteoarthritis
* help flexibility and co-ordination
hence reducing the risk of falls
Although walking can reduce body fat
for weight loss purpose, it is actually
not an effective option of exercise,
because it doesn't burn lots of calories
and only bring small increase in
metabolism. In fact, you will have to
walk for hours everyday if you want to
burn fat! High intensity cardiovascular
or aerobic exercise 2-3 times a week
will be much more effective in burning
off the excess body fat or losing
weight.
Walking is more effective if
maintaining or controlling your body
weight. Walking at a faster pace can
help improving cardiovascular function
and fitness level, while walking at a
slower pace can help building up
endurance because of longer exercise
time. In this case, speed and distance
does matter. The faster and the further
a person walks, the more calories he
will use.
So, what to do now? Depends on your
goals, if you want to lose weight and
love walking, you can combine them
together in your exercise schedule, 2-3
times a week for high intensity cardio
or aerobic exercise and 2-3 times a week
walking with your family, and make sure
be free one or two days. If you want to
reduce risk of diseases or maintaining
body weight / health, walking 2-3 times
a week will help.
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