It's hardly surprising that there are so many people who would like to shed a few pounds and get in better shape. It's unfortunate that our modern lifestyles, whilst providing a variety of different labor saving devices and techniques, actually don't seem to free up any additional time to take exercise. We all use motorized transport more than ever before and, for many people, work consists of sitting in front of a computer terminal for eight hours a day. After a long day at work, possibly with a commute tagged on at either end, it's not easy to find either the energy or the time to take exercise.
It can very quickly become a vicious circle for many people. Low energy levels, coupled with insufficient free time to exercise, can result in reduced levels of health and fitness and potentially weight problems. This can lead to even lower energy levels and it can become increasingly difficult to find the energy and motivation to exercise. For many people who have a substantially sedentary lifestyle, it is genuinely difficult to take exercise.
It's easy to see why, for someone who is just embarking upon either a weight loss or general fitness program, many types of exercise can be just too intense. Jogging or running may be great ways to burn a few calories - but for someone who is a little out of shape and is not accustomed to taking regular exercise, they can be too demanding. They may not only be tough on muscles but can put excessive stress on joints as well.
It's important to realize that it's not an all or nothing scenario. There are alternative exercise modes for anyone who is starting out on an exercise routine. Walking, for example, is a great exercise - not just for beginners, but for almost anyone. As well as weight loss, walking can deliver a large number of potential health benefits if carried out on a regular basis. Reduced risk of heart disease and stroke, reduced cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure levels, the ability to build bone density and muscles, increased energy levels, better sleep, reduced risk of certain forms of cancer - it can even help fight depression and anxiety.
It's a long list of health benefits as a result of an activity that you carry out every day. You need no special training to start walking and, apart from a comfortable pair of shoes, there's no special equipment needed. There are no gym fees to pay and you can fit it into your day whenever it's most convenient for you.
Health and fitness advisers seem to agree that 10,000 steps a day is a good target in order to achieve the health benefits of walking. That's equivalent to a distance of somewhere between four and a half and five miles for the majority of people. It sounds like a long way - but you would probably be surprised at how easy it is to achieve this.
Relatively minor changes to your daily routine can help you to increase the number of steps you take each day. Building up slowly is a very sensible approach of course - you don't need to achieve it all at once. Leaving your car at home and walking to work, school or the shops is a good start. If you do decide to use your car then don't feel guilty - just park in a far away corner of the parking lot so that you have further to walk to reach the entrance. If you travel by subway or bus, then get off a couple of stops early and finish your journey by walking. If you're on your mobile or cordless phone, walk around during your conversation. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. There are plenty of different ways that you can fit a little extra walking into your daily routine.
Hopefully you can see the potential which walking holds as an exercise mode. The health benefits are significant, it can be accommodated into your routine with minimal fuss and it won't cost you a fortune. If you do decide to incorporate it into your daily routine then consider having a brief chat with your doctor - especially if you haven't been in the habit of taking regular exercise or if you have any medical conditions. However, as previously discussed, walking is a low injury risk, low impact exercise format which can benefit you greatly. Exercise a little common sense and start off slowly. Build up only when you're comfortable to do so. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how rapidly your walking exercise routine will produce results which you can both feel and see.
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