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Walking Is The Perfect Low Impact Exercise

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Maybe your doctor suggested that you move around more, or maybe you just want to be proactive about your health and well-being. Whatever the reason if you haven’t exercised much in the last few years, it can feel overwhelming wondering where to begin. If you are looking for something easy you can do give walking a try. It’s the perfect low impact way to exercise. It’s easy to do, you don’t need any special equipment and you can start at the fitness level you’re at.

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If you’re not in the best of shape, find a pair of comfortable shoes, put them on and start with a 10 or 15 minute walk around the neighbourhood and work your way up from there. You could also find a local park with a nice path you can walk on. If the weather doesn’t permit walking outside, head to your local mall and walk or hop on a treadmill. If you’re already in great shape, walking can still provide an effective workout. Walk fast and incorporate some hills and even stairs.

You can even walk in place at home in front of your TV. Here’s a simple little idea to get you moving more. As you’re sitting on the couch at night watching TV, get up during commercial breaks and march in place until your favorite TV show comes back on. If you’re using a streaming service like Netflix, make yourself walk in place for 10 minutes in between episodes. Or turn on the TV and challenge yourself to march in place during the entire show. Time will fly while you’re having fun watching TV and moving.

Speaking of having fun, going for a walk outside can be a lot of fun too. Mix up your route and walk in different areas of town, or visit different parks. Invite a friend to come along with you to walk. It’s always nice to have someone to talk to and having a walking buddy keeps you accountable. Last but not least, grab your phone and listen to music or audio books as you walk to make the time go by faster. I love listening to music on my walks.

The main thing is that you get out there, move around, and get some exercise in a way that’s gentle on your joints, your heart, and the rest of your body and that’s what walking will do for you. Just give it a try and see if you don’t start to feel better, happier, and stronger after a few weeks of regular walks.

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