Walking for Exercise

Walking is a great way to help us get active, plus help you lose weight and stay in shape. Because it is low impact,  that’s a bonus for an older person, but is also good for cardio and provides muscle toning.

This is a great workout for all fitness levels, but is especially good for someone  new to exercise. You just need your walking shoes and a partner if you feel like one.

 warm up your muscles and slowly raise your heart rate before getting into the heavy, sweating portion of the workout. So start out by walking at a modest pace for about four to five minutes. This will get your blood flowing and warm up your muscles.

Once you have warmed up  Stretch your arms, shoulders, back and even your head. Then move to stretching the lower body, especially those muscles in your legs.

The benefits of walking

Walking strengthens the heart. 

Walking improves our muscle strength and bone density

Walking also exercises your body as well as your mind

Walking for exercise, or any regular workout routine, can help ease symptoms of depression