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Tips for Your Walking Workout |
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by Jessica Rowe, Aug 30, 2007 |
If you like to workout by walking, then you need to make sure you do it the best way possible for your health. |
- Listen to your favorite upbeat music to keep you moving.
- Walking with friends is always funner than walking alone.
- Wanting to excercise, but not lose out on family time? Bring them along. Spend time with your children and significant other while keeping healthy.
- Carry hand weights when walking to assist in toning your arms and shoulders.
- Keep good posture while walking. Don't allow yourself to slouch over. Keep you back straight and there is no need to swing your arms wildly.
- Wear comfortable clothing, that moves when you walk.
- Wear proper shoes when walking for support, and comfort. No slippers or boots.
- Take your dog with you. If you like the quietness of walking alone, but do not want to be alone, take your dog. Fido needs his exercise also.
- Wear a headband to keep cool, and keep the sweat out of your eyes.
- For those long walks or those hot days, take a bottle of iced water with you.
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