Here is a guide to beginners walking program.
Read about some guidelines for beginners walking.
Walking For Beginners
Whether you want to lose weight or just maintain your
fitness level, walking is the perfect activity for the same. The reason
being that it can be undertaken almost anywhere, along the road, in the
park or at the lakeside, as well as anytime - be it early morning or
late evening. Then, there is no cost associated with walking and you do
not have to adhere to any gym timings for the same. Last, but not the
least, embarking on a walking program is very easy. All you require is a
pair of comfortable shoes, flexible clothing and some basic tips and you
are ready to start your exercise schedule. In the following lines, we
have provided the basic guidelines for beginners walking program.
Walking Tips For Beginners
Warming Up
Proper warming is necessary before undertaking any type of physical
exercise. For walking regimen, stick to a slow walking pace for the
initial 2-3 minutes and following it with some stretching. This will
help enhance your flexibility and avoid any undue stress on your body.
Thereafter, you can carry on with your walking.
Duration
In the initial stages, limit your walking duration to a total of 20
minutes, on a daily basis. Follow this routine regularly for a week and,
if you are comfortable with the pace and duration, increase your walking
time by 5 minutes. You can keep on adding 5 minutes to your daily
walking duration, after every week, as long as you feel comfortable.
Stop when it goes past your capacity.
Body Posture
While walking, it is necessary to keep a track of your body posture.
This is because bad posture can lead to serious health problems,
becoming a cause of concern in the future. Never ever slouch while
watching. You need to walk straight and tall, with your head up, arms
swinging, abs tightened, back straight and shoulders relaxed.
Cooling Down
After you've finished your walking session, it is necessary to cool down
your body. For the purpose, you need to start walking at a very slow
pace and do some stretches once again. Make sure that you do not skip
the step; otherwise you might end up doing great harm to your body.
Some More Tips
- Your walking session should have all the necessary elements, as
in warm up, stretches and cooling down work out.
- Water is very essential for the body and a great amount of it is
lost while walking. Make sure to drink lots of water before, during
and after your walk session.
- Never ever try to over-achieve, be it in terms of pace or
duration, while walking. Instead of losing weight, you might end up
giving walking altogether, for a few days, spending money on the
doctor as well.
- If you want good results, follow your walk workout sincerely. It
will ensure the fitness of your mind, body and soul.
