Walking or Power Walking and Walking at an Incline

Walking or Power Walking

Did you know that walking is a great way to burn calories, and add variety to a workout all while allowing a person to experience the beauty of nature and the environment around them? Many cities and countries all over the world have special walking trails. These walking trails allow an individual to take in the scenery all while effectively exercising the body and getting some much-needed fresh air. 

Wendy Bumgardner who is a walking guide, suggests that in order to live longer and healthier, walking or exercise needs to be included in the daily regime.

In her article, she cites a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, which exemplified that there was a direct connection to the amount of physical exercise and years lived without cardiovascular disease.

If walking down a straight and narrow path seems a little mundane, then why not try one with curves and different inclines?  

Walking at an Incline

Walking at an incline helps to further increase cardiovascular endurance because the muscles in the legs have to work even harder to propel the body forward and upward and over an obstacle. Try incorporating a nice walk through the woods that has a combination of inclines.  

A path that has small hills dispersed throughout can help increase physical fitness and cardiovascular health because the heart has to work at two different levels throughout the walk. This allows the body to burn calories and increases physical endurance, which is an excellent way to stay in shape. 

Walking Indoors 

If walking outside due to environmental conditions or if time is limited a treadmill can be just as effective. This allows a person to adjust the settings on the treadmill from slow to fast.  They can also adjust the incline from straight to steep. By using these two modes of speed and inclines during an exercise routine can help a person experience a great workout. 

Low Impact Exercise such as Dancing 

Enjoy dancing? Why not incorporate a low impact exercises by joining a health club or one of the many public organizations that have dance classes available. Many of these classes are taught by professional dance instructors who have a passion for dance.   

Many organizations also offer classes throughout the year at many different times throughout the day. Therefore, if morning exercise is not a feasible routine, many offer mid day and night classes that anyone can fit into their lifestyle. 

This type of exercise is great for people who are more mature because they limit the chance of injury. This is because many of these dances are lower impact, yet work many of the major muscle groups within the body, which is essential for an effective exercise routine.