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Step into Spring: Why Walking Keeps Off Weight this Season!
The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and
the sunshine is back. Take advantage of this special
time of year to get outside and get moving! If allergies
or rainy days are keeping you indoors, don't let the
health benefits of walking slip away. Whether you are
inside or out, continue reading why walking works!
AARP Physical Activity Report: The
favorite type of exercise among this sample of
respondents is walking, noted by more than one-third
of those who are active. All other types of exercises
were mentioned by less than ten percent of active
respondents as their 'favorite' type.
National Weight Control Registry:
This research database consists of over 5,000
individuals who have maintained a minimum of a 30lb
weight loss for at least one year. Research indicates
that 94% of participants increased their physical
activity, with the most frequently reported form of
activity being walking.
Center for Disease Control and
Prevention: The current physical activity
recommendation for adults from the CDC is a
minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity
physical activity per day (such as brisk walking) most
days of the week.
Journal of American Medical Association
(JAMA): Long-term regular physical activity,
including walking, is associated with significantly
better cognitive function and less cognitive decline in
older women.
The Mayo Clinic: Walking is a
gentle, low-impact exercise that can ease you into a
higher level of fitness and health. It's one of your
body's most natural forms of exercise. It's safe,
simple, doesn't require practice, and the health
benefits are many.
Tips to Keep Walking:
Build walking into your daily schedule. People
who stick with a new behavior for six months usually
make it a habit. If you're taking a trip or working
overtime, think of strategies for incorporating short
walks into your day to keep your plan on track.
Make it fun. Listen to a play-list of your favorite
music or a book on tape while you walk. If you don't
like walking alone, invite your spouse, partner, friend
or neighbor to join you.
Vary your routine. Plan several different
walking routes for variety. But if you're walking alone,
be sure to tell someone which route you're taking.
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