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Walking For Exercise
So you have already
let that membership to the gym expire after only two visits during the
entire year. You are currently using your stepper as a coat rack and
your treadmill is growing moss in a moist corner of your basement. The
abs lounge is lounging comfortably and your thigh master has a
“Do not Disturb” sign hanging on it. Before you
give up on working out consider walking for exercise.
Going for a nice, brisk walk is one of the easiest ways to work in a
work out just about any time of the day. Many people choose walking for
exercise because it is a natural activity that is relatively easy to
do. You may feel a little sore after the first few times out but you
will find yourself whipping into shape in no time.
I chose walking for exercise because it was a great way to get myself
some alone time. Yes, the workout equipment in my basement yields some
great results but I just don’t feel the same as I do after
taking a brisk walk outside. I’d rather look at the trees and
flowers than my basement wall. Walking for exercise gives me an
opportunity to get in touch with nature and in touch with my own
thoughts as well.
Ironically, some of my friends have taken on the habit of going on
brisk walks with me. They chose walking for exercise because I
constantly talked about the benefits of the activity. Now I often find
myself surrounded by others while I’m completing my workout
routine. Even though this is “me time” I
don’t mind the company. The miles go by in a flash when I
have someone to talk to during the journey.
If you are thinking about passing up the next pricy workout gimmick
consider walking for exercise. There is nothing to buy (aside from a
good pair of walking shoes) and the workout can be completed almost
anywhere. Save the gym membership and the workout machines for the
winter.
Walking for exercise is the prime choice during the spring and summer
months. You may find that you are so addicted to the activity that you
will continue to walk during the winter. As for me, I undress my
stepper and dust the treadmill during the winter months. After all, I
paid good money for those items. Walking for exercise is still good
even on a treadmill.
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