Walking is the favorite sport for most people. Because it is easy and does not require much effort. It is also beneficial for heart and joint health and effective weight loss. and, most importantly, that we can do secondary things with walking, Like listening to music and audio books.

so my dear, We will devote today’s article to talk about this fun sport. On the benefits of daily walking, We will include many methods and tips for you to help you stick to your daily steps to ensure maximum benefit from this sport. So stay with us.

Benefits of walking:

Regular brisk walking can help you:

• Maintain a healthy weight and lose body fat.
• prevention of various diseases, Including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cancer, and type 2 diabetes.
• Improve cardiovascular fitness.
• Strengthen your bones and muscles.
• Improve muscle endurance.
• Raising energy levels.
• Improve your mood, cognition, memory and sleep.
• Improve your balance and coordination.
• Improve your balance and coordination.
• Reduce stress and anxiety.

Techniques to watch out for:

We will list simple techniques and steps to help you get the most out of walking. We will list simple techniques and steps to help you get the most out of walking. Such as:

1. head up Direct your gaze forward, not at the ground.
2. Relax your neck, shoulders, and back, and don’t make them too straight.
3. Swing your arms freely with a slight bend in your elbows.
4. Tighten your stomach muscles a little and keep your back straight. It is not bent forward or backward.
5. walk smoothly, Roll your foot from heel to toe.

Safety tips while walking:

It is important, my dear, that you pay attention while doing any exercise, And while walking, You must pay attention to ensure your health and safety, Therefore, we have provided you with some important tips to maintain your safety: You must pay attention to ensure your health and safety,

1. walk in pedestrian areas, And if possible, look for well-lit areas.
2. If you prefer walking in the evening or early morning hours, Wear a reflective jacket or carry a flashlight so cars can see you.
3. Wear sturdy shoes with good arch and heel support. And customize shoes suitable for walking.
4. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
5. Drink plenty of water before and after your walk to stay hydrated.
6. Apply sunscreen to prevent sunburn. Even on cloudy days.

How do you commit to walking more?

Like so many deferred plans, Starting and continuing with walking requires a little extra effort. Therefore, we will give you some ideas to help you start and continue with this distinctive and useful sport:

1. set yourself up for success, By starting with a simple goal, For example, tell yourself, “I’m going to walk for 5 or 10 minutes during my lunch break.” And when walking for 5 or 10 minutes becomes a regular habit for you, set a new, higher goal, Like, “I’ll take a 20-minute walk after work.”

And so, my dear, challenge yourself and increase the duration of walking each time, thus increasing the benefit.

2. Set specific times to walk each day. Yes, my dear, Every day at eight in the morning you will walk, Despite all the concerns and obstacles, Don’t forget to challenge yourself. Always striving to reach the highest places, Of course, you can choose the time that suits you at any time of the day.
3. Make walking fun. For example, if you don’t like walking alone, Ask a friend or neighbor to join you. This will make her thank you later for your request to join her. Because of the amazing results you will get too!

You can also listen to your favorite music while walking. or listen to podcasts or an audiobook, Which will also increase your knowledge and not only you will burn fat!

4. Change your routine every once in a while. I plan several different ways to diversify and eliminate boredom. If you walk a lot in your neighborhood, Try walking somewhere new. like a city or a park full of green trees, And try to take paths with hills or stairs when you get used to walking more, That is, raise the challenge and walk in places that require more energy.

You can also diversify the application time, That is, walk faster for a few minutes, then slower for a few minutes, and repeat the cycle.

5. do not give up, If you find yourself skipping daily walks, Don’t be sad and stop. A permanent lot is better than an intermittent little. Remind yourself of how good it feels to include physical activity in your daily routine. Then get back on track.

Once you start this step, You will notice the reflection of the benefits of this sport on your body and your psyche. and even the complexion of your face, And this will push you to continue with it day after day, And you will become the savior from your long day full of tasks and responsibilities.

Sara gave you the challenge of walking around the house. If you don’t have time to go out, don’t give up.

And to conclude, I wish you, my dear, the best health and a healthy body, Always remember that in order to reach the goals, it is necessary to challenge oneself and overcome difficulties. Remember also that the path to the goal may be difficult, but not impossible, And you do it for you.

Written by: Marah Mohamad

Sources:

mayoclinic
healthline