Walking
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (159782)
Boise, Idaho
July 10, 2016 6:52pm CST
I found this article on walking very informative and will share some of the facts here. At the bottom is a link to the article if you are interested.
Recent analysis on walking finds that this exercise is even better than working out at the gym. Walking for 30 minutes 5 times a week is a good weight maintenance strategy. Going at a brisk pace for 45-60 minutes will help to lose weight. Walking is very good for losing weight, keeping weight off and prevents weight gain.
Counting as aerobic exercise walking is beneficial to physical functioning. It can improve lung function and help with obstructive sleep apnea. this has also been found to help and delaying cognitive decline. Mobility is also improved.
Daily brisk walking also improves cardiovascular health, joint mobility and lung function. Brain function is also a factor.
Walking helps to give you a better quality of life due to the above mentioned factors and increased longevity.
Which form of exercise will keep off the pounds? Thankfully, the best is also the easiest.
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@just4him (308026)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jul 16
Right now the best I can do is five minutes on the treadmill. I haven't done that in a while due to it's present location, but since I plan on taking it with me, I will hop on every day and hope to get up to that 30-60 minutes. It will take a lot of time to do that in the shape I'm in.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
11 Jul 16
Thanks for sharing this with us! I walk daily in the morning and I try to find some time in the afternoon or evenings also. 
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@celticeagle (159782)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Jul 16
@infatuatedbby ....Good exercise.
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@celticeagle (159782)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Jul 16
That's great! Finding the time is sometimes the hardest part.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
11 Jul 16
@celticeagle I just went this morning at the beach, we went a little hiking, light jogging
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@OreoBrownie (3755)
• Commerce, Georgia
15 Jul 16
Yes walking is the best exercise I have ever experienced. I lost 150 by portion control ànd walking.
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@theBlock (2657)
• United States
11 Jul 16
@celticeagle
Walking is great exercise. I love it, especially when there's a view
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@celticeagle (159782)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Jul 16
@theBlock ....Yes, it is a great trick we can play on ourselves.
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@theBlock (2657)
• United States
11 Jul 16
@celticeagle A great view makes us walk longer :)
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@celticeagle (159782)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Jul 16
We all have our own way of measuring how long we walk. I don't measure by kms.
@Bector (127)
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11 Jul 16
@celticeagle yes yes offcourse , my sister is bit lazy in these things after covering just 2-3 rounds of the park she is like I m tired :P. But yes everyone has their own way and I appreciate that :D
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@celticeagle (159782)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jul 16
I enjoy walking in the rain. As long as it isn't too heavy a rain.
@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
11 Jul 16
so my two thirty minute sessions with the push mower today will serve me well, lol
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@celticeagle (159782)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jul 16
Should serve you very well indeed.
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@sallypup (58244)
• Centralia, Washington
11 Jul 16
I agree. I'm finding it harder to walk as long a time as I used to. My back muscles get antzy. The temps are supposed to go to only 80 today so I should take the dogs in and walk with them and my hubby before supper. Thanks for the kick in the patootie.
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@celticeagle (159782)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Jul 16
Have you tried taking a pain pill before you go? That usually helped me. It's good to take advantage of the lower temps.
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@CaseyRoss9966 (4056)
• United States
12 Jul 16
I love to go walking. It is my favorite way to exercise besides swimming. I can walk for hours at a time.
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