Fitness walking plan
In recent years, walking has become a very popular form of exercise, and for good reason.walking is arguably one of the easiest ways to be physically active and support overall health. It’s inexpensive and can be done virtually anywhere at any time. Walking is natural, enjoyale and does not require any special equipment. All you need is a good pair of walking shoes, comfortable clothing and a little discipline. Walking provides a number of health benefits such as:
Lowering your risk for developing certain health issues such as high blood pressure, hear diease and high cholesterol.
Increasing the amount of calories you burn, which can help you lose unwanted fat.
Boosting energy and stamina.
Helping tone muscles and strengthen bones.
Your healthcare provider can help you determine your optimum mileage and walking pace. The average ranges from 1-4 miles per day at a pace of approximately 3-6 mile per hour. This means that it will take between 10-20 minutes to walk one mile per hour. Start with a shorter distance and work up to longer, faster-spaced walks.
Below is an example of an average beginner’s walking progress
Total exercise time 45 minutes
Warm-up 5minutes,pre-walk stretches
Total walk time 36-37 minutes
Aerobic workout Mileage – 1.5 miles
Pace 2.5 miles per hour
Cool-down 3-4 minutes of after-walk stretches
Frequency 5 times per week
Weekly mileage 7.5 miles
Gradually increase exercise time to one hour per day at a pace of 4-5 miles per hour. For variety replace certain days of your walking schedule with other activities such as biking, jogging, swimming or any other aerobic exercise.
Don’t forget-water is an important part of every diet. Be sure you are drinking 8-12 ounces of water 6-8 times a day.
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