Everyone knows that exercise is essential for good health. Our bodies require both physical and mental exercise to maintain good health. There are many ways to exercise, but only a few low stress ways to exercise.
A low physical stress activity that is easily available to all is walking. A brisk 30 minute walk on a daily basis will improve our blood circulation as well as our lung function. Walking also burns calories and helps us to maintain an optimum weight. Walking is usually not harsh on the body's joints or any other body parts.
When walking, try to exercise in an area with relatively clean air and try to avoid hard pavement when possible. Grass or dirt is preferable to concrete or asphalt.
The idea is to walk fast enough for one's heartbeat to achieve between 50% and 75% of the maximum. When first starting a walking exercise program it is best to establish a goal of 50% of one's maximum heartbeat and then gradually work up to 75% .
It is easy to determine the maximum heartbeat for a healthy person. It is 220 minus your age. A healthy 30 year-old person's maximum heartbeat would be 220-30 = 190. In this example, of a 30 year-old person just starting a walking for health program, the goal is to maintain a heartbeat of 50% of maximum or 95 beats per minute.
To check your heartbeat, stop momentarily and place two fingers on your carotid artery located on your neck on either side of the center (Adams apple). You then simply count the beats for 10 seconds and multiply by six. If the heartbeat is too fast, it would be prudent to slow down a bit or if it is too slow then one should increase their walking pace.
The idea with any walking for health program is to start slowly and then gradually increase the pace or duration of the walk. The positive health benefits of a walking program, in addition to the obvious improvements in heart and lung health, are that one will sleep more restfully and be able to more effectively engage in activities that require concentration. The benefits of walking for better health are well documented and it is an activity that can be done individually or with family and friends. Have fun and achieve better health!
Tips For Making Walking More Enjoyable
Walk with friends. Find an exercise buddy that will go walking with you. This allows you to talk and enjoy good company while you are walking.
Listen to music. Find some great music to listen to while you walk, and put it on your MP3 player or portable CD player.
Find scenic walking trails. You likely have some parks or trails near you that would offer you great scenery while you walk. Walking alongside a river or stream can be particularly enjoyable.
Walk your pet. If you have a dog, take he or she for walks with you when you go for a walk. You can enjoy a bit of companionship and play with your dog while you walk.
Want to improve your nutrition and health? Find out how goji products like goji juice and gochi can help your health. If you are in Australia, visit our goji australia site.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
- Reprinting Articles: 10 Smart Strategies to Sidestep the Duplicate Content Debate
- Articles For Free Reprint, How Can They Help?
- Free Reprint Articles: the Secret to Increased Web Site Profits
- Five Steps Of Your Success In Using Article Marketing
- Article Marketing:-Articles To Drive Targeted Traffic To Your Blog
- How to Turn a Third Party Informational Article into a Power Marketing Tool
- Article Marketing: the Small Business Owner's Secret Weapon
- Using Article Marketing to Get More Website Traffic
Common Treatments Used by Chiropractors
By: Mike McCoy | 09/11/2009Back pain can interfere with every aspect of your life--from your ability to work, to your ability to sit up straight. But sometimes excruciating pain is not enough to convince people that pill-popping is the way to go. For this reason, some back pain sufferers appreciate the drug-free treatments a licensed chiropractor can offer.
Turbo Colon Cleanse Review - Cleanse Colon Naturally
By: Chris Fenton | 09/11/2009Are you one of those people who are afraid with all of the bad things that will happen to your life whenever you are going to have colon cancer in the future because you don't know anything about taking good care of your overall health? Don't worry because you don't need to panic or look for anything else just to make yourself healthy. It's because you can now live a healthy and stress-free life with the help of Turbo Colon Cleanse.
How To Cleanse Colon Naturally - Turbo Colon Cleanse
By: Chris Fenton | 09/11/2009Have you had enough of all the worries that you've been having for the past few weeks because you've been reading tons of things about colon cancer and how it can ruin your life? Do you want to know how to make yourself healthy and avoid getting any type of illness such as colon cancer? Don't worry because you don't need to spend a lot of money of anything useless just to make yourself healthy because I'll share with you some tips on how to cleanse colon naturally so that you can still become he
How To Naturally Cleanse My Colon - Turbo Colon Cleanse
By: Chris Fenton | 09/11/2009Have you been hearing tons of terrible things that can happen to you in the future if you don't know how to take good care of yourself especially if you don't know anything about taking good care of your colon? Well, we all know that a lot of people around the world had already died and a lot are still suffering because of colon cancer. It's indeed important that we live a healthy life and we know how to take good care of ourselves. Don't worry because I was once just like you, the question how
Acai Force Max Review - Quick Fat Burn
By: Chris Fenton | 09/11/2009Have you had enough on wasting your money on different weight loss products that don't seem to give you the benefits that you truly deserve? Don't feel sorry for yourself nor feel upset because you can still enjoy the benefits that would best fit your needs with the help of Acai Force Max. It's the only dietary supplement that will blow you away with all the great things you will get from it.
How To Burn Belly Fat Faster - Acai Force Max
By: Chris Fenton | 09/11/2009Have you been planning to spend the next vacation time with your friends and with your loved ones on one of the best beaches but you're quite worried because your belly fat seems to be so annoying that you feel you won't enjoy your vacation time soon? Don't worry that much because I'll share with you some tips on how to burn belly fat faster so that in just a week or two you'll be having a healthy,goodlooking and beach ready body.
How To Burn Fat Faster - Acai Force Max
By: Chris Fenton | 09/11/2009Are you excited for a beach getaway on the next few weeks, however you're quite unsure because you've been gaining weight every now and then? Do you want to achieve a beach ready body and enjoy one amazing vacation because you look healthy and you feel great? You don't need to worry that much anymore because I'll share with you some tips on how to burn fat faster, so that in just a few weeks you'll be more than ready to show off your goodlooking beach ready body:
One Of The Most Joyful Experiences In A Person's Life Can Be Hair Transplantation
By: Dave Stringham | 09/11/2009A person can achieve truly undetectable and natural-looking results in the right hands as a result of transplantation technology having advanced so far. Today, a number of cosmetic surgeons are capable of performing beautiful work.
5 Great Tips to Work More Efficiently
By: Gabriel Adams | 21/09/2009 | CareersEver had the feeling of never having time to complete your day's work? If you regularly skip lunch breaks or family commitments just to be able to make some progress in your daily routine work, then you should probably read on. Increased workload is a fact in most offices today....
Are Dietary Supplements Helpful Or Harmful?
By: Gabriel Adams | 09/07/2009 | HealthThere has been a long standing debate as to the validity of dietary supplements. Most supplements are not FDA certified, but even if they are, does that change the danger level? There are debates that crop up with athletes using steroid supplements. What if they are injured and need steroids...
How to Choose the Perfect Alaska Fishing Lodge
By: Gabriel Adams | 17/12/2008 | Sports & FitnessAre you in the process of planning a fishing trip to Alaska? Good choice. Few other places on earth offer the beauty and recreation opportunities that Alaska does. Alaska specifically has a vast variety of fish, with some amazing fishing opportunities. If you are heading to Alaska to fish, you may...
Cut the Rhetoric - Real Life Info on Our Economy
By: Gabriel Adams | 28/11/2008 | FinanceThroughout the decade, the economy has faced some drastic changes. Unemployment is on the rise, businesses are closing down, and the real estate market is a disaster. Some would argue that this has a lot to do with the government and the presidential administration that has been in office throughout...
Camping - Great Activity For Families
By: Gabriel Adams | 28/11/2008 | Sports & FitnessCamping offers the opportunity for families to bond in a way that is often overlooked in our high tech world. It provides a chance to escape the stresses associated with school, work, tasks at home and the everyday hurriedness that characterizes most of our lives regardless of age. Camping offers so...
Fish For Your Heart
By: Gabriel Adams | 28/11/2008 | HealthIs there enough fish in your diet? The American Heart Association recommends that we should consume at least two meals per week that contain fish. The reason for this recommendation is that fish are generally rich in omega-3 fatty acids. A diet that contains fish promotes a...
Tips For Walking For Health
By: Gabriel Adams | 28/11/2008 | HealthEveryone knows that exercise is essential for good health. Our bodies require both physical and mental exercise to maintain good health. There are many ways to exercise, but only a few low stress ways to exercise. A low physical stress activity that is easily available to all is walking. A...
Trojan Horses - What They Are and How You Can Protect Your Computer From Them
By: Gabriel Adams | 28/11/2008 | ComputersDo you enjoy using the internet to socialize with friends or to shop online? If you do, you may consider yourself somewhat computer savvy, but you may be unsure of many computer terms and technicalities, especially those concerning computer viruses and other malicious files. In the past, this uncertainty was...