This month we are writing and sharing ideas to help you with fitness and today we will share some ideas on how walking benefits your health and fitness. We want to share the idea of using a simple thing like going for a walk to help you begin to improve not only your fitness but your overall wellbeing.
One of the important ideas is to begin where you are. We wrote yesterday about finding and clarifying your WHY. If fitness has not been a part of life for you in a while that is perfectly fine and you will want to start your fitness practice there. If that means simply putting on your shoes and standing outside for a few minutes for the first day or so that is great. Don’t stop there though. Do a bit more each day. Take a few steps and then a few more. Here is why we suggest that.
We believe from our experience of getting outdoors for a walk almost every day for the past 4 years in all different kinds of weather, that walking has tremendous fitness benefits. You see, there are a lot of good reasons to go for a walk.
• It’s fun,
• No special equipment required
• it’s relaxing, and
• most important it’s good for your health and fitness.
OK, that is good however you might be asking at this point what exactly are the health and fitness benefits of walking?
It is our intention in this post to help you realize that heading out for a walk each day is a great idea and that it motivates you to stick to your walking schedule so you can begin to see the benefits.
Walking Gets You Outside In The Fresh Air and Sunshine
The best part of getting outdoors for a walk for me is the fresh air and sunshine and yet I feel it is important to get outdoors in all kinds of weather.
So, no matter how fast or slow you walk, walking gets you outside and in the fresh air. This alone will make you feel better as your body absorbs the oxygen and sunshine. Both are important for your fitness, health and well-being.
You will find the air quality outside, particularly if you go for a walk in a forest or even in a park, will be much better than the air inside your house. Of course, the sunshine outside will help your body produce all the Vitamin D it needs.
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We understand now more than ever before the positive and lasting influences that being outdoors in nature can have on how we feel and what we think. What you see, hear, smell, and sense is continually changing your mood as well as physical responses in your body that regulate hormones, nervous system activity, and much more. And natural elements and spending time outdoors is an excellent way to restore balance to your mind and body, which can enhance your fitness and well-being. Give it a try. The next time you’re feeling tired or are in a bad mood, lace up your sneakers and go for a brisk walk. It works like a charm. At least this has been our experience over the past 4 years.
Walking has many health benefits, time to share any in the comments below.
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