Tips For Staying In Shape By Walking

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If your goal is to get your body "back into shape," there is a good chance you will have to do something that is a bit more strenuous than walking; if, however, you are simply wanting to "stay in shape" (or if you are simply wanting to make sure you give your body a little bit of a cardiovascular workout every day), walking is a great way to do this. And in fact, even if "getting back into shape" is your goal, you can accomplish this - as long as you are combining your walking with healthy eating, and as long as you are staying consistent with your daily walks.

The great thing about walking is that it is a low-impact exercise; unlike jogging, which can hurt your feet and can jar your back and your neck, walking will feel just fine on your back, your neck, your legs, and your feet - even if you are walking for several miles each day.

Before you start walking on a regular basis, one thing that will be important is that you make sure you have shoes that will be good for walking; a good pair of walking shoes will be lightweight and will have good support (and of course, it does not hurt if the shoes look good as well!).

Make sure you are doing your walking in an area that you know well, as this will allow you to avoid the hazards of cars, bicycles, or other unforeseen "obstacles" to your walking time; as long as you walk the same route every day (or close to every day), you will be able to keep your body in shape, and you will also be familiar enough with the lay of the land to keep your body safe!

When you take up walking, it can seem like you are not doing much of an exercise at all, as it is not likely to make you winded or to feel especially tired, but as you keep it up on a consistent basis, you will start to notice the positive effects of your persistence, as you will find that walking truly is a great way to stay in shape!