Staying Active

“Physical activity must be considered a lifetime pursuit. The benefits of a sound exercise program are rapidly lost once that program is discontinued.”
— Jack Wilmore, Ph.D. and David L. Costill, Ph.D.

Walking Can Change Your Life

Walking is undoubtedly the safest and most sensible type of exercise program you can create for yourself. One is never too old to start and there are some great stories to prove it. Even people in their sixties and seventies have worked their way very successfully into walking for exercise, even though they had paid little attention to fitness exercise in the past. If you have been inactive much of your life and want to improve your quality of life now, I suggest getting a fitness evaluation and exercise stress test at a physical education or physiology department at a major university. These tests are also available through hospitals and sports medicine doctors, but the cost could be triple that of those offered in a university.

Don’t Forget The Stress Test

The main reason for a stress test is to uncover any silent coronary artery disease that may need to be addressed before you start any unfamiliar exercise routine. Complete evaluation tests should include blood analysis for cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, blood pressure, a history of family and personal health, a stress-test electrocardiogram to determine your ideal level of exercise, a dietary evaluation and body composition analysis. All these tests, tell a health professional just how much exercise you can tolerate safely. They also provide enough information for you and a professional to document your current fitness level and design a walking program best suited for your personal fitness growth.

Walking Is Exhilarating

The Benefits Of Walking

Walking has countless health benefits. Walking can reduce the risk of developing many diseases — from heart attack and stroke to hip fracture and glaucoma. These may sound like just “claims”, but they’re backed by major research. Walking requires no prescription, the risk of side effects are very low, and the benefits are endless. Here are just a few:

• Helps aid in Weight Loss
• Lengthen lifespan
• Improve sleep
• Lower stress levels
• Relieve arthritis and back pain
• Strengthen muscles, bones, and joints
• Elevate overall mood and sense of well-being
• Prevent depression, colon cancer, constipation, osteoporosis, and impotence
• Improves sexual health

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