As a woman, I can tell you that we lead hectic lives.
Some of us hold down a full time job that might often go
past the traditional hours of 9-5. In fact I know some
women who work 12 hours or more a day. Some of us are
raising a family which can be just as challenging. More
and more of us however is doing both. With our careers and
families being so high on our priority list, it is not
surprising that many women put themselves and their health
down low on their list of priorities. Many a times it has
been said, and you yourself might be guilty of saying this
also, "I just simply do not have the time to get to a gym
or commit to an exercise program". It has never been
more important for us to start taking the time to get our
bodies moving. While for some of us, there is a partial
truth to that statement that there is not enough time in
the day to commit to a gym. Our schedules might not work
with the gyms schedule or we may not have sitters for our
children, but to say we have not time to commit to some
sort of exercise is us just being lazy. There is one
thing we can do that is not only free but it is also
convenient and it is something we can do with the kids if
need be or even on our lunch breaks. We can walk.
For years doctors have been harping to us the benefits of
walking and what it can do not only for weight management
but also for our overall health. You do not have to walk
a marathon; in fact some doctors say that walking 30
minutes 3-4 times a week will allow us to take advantage of
all the benefits walking as to offer. Amount them is
controlling your blood pressure. Any sort of physical
activity is going to strengthen your heart so that it can
pump more blood with less effort. Walking is no
different. In fact some doctors believe that walking can
be just as good as some blood pressure medications in
keeping your blood pressure down.
Walking can also reduce your risk of breast cancer, stroke
and even more so heart attack. In fact it has been shown
that women who walk three hours a week could be reducing
their chance of a heart attack by nearly 40% and women who
walk more than five hours a week could be cutting their
chance of a heart attack in nearly half. You do not even
need to walk fast to take advantage of this. A walking
speed of anywhere from 3.5 to 5 miles an hour is all it
takes. That is walking 1 mile in about 15 minutes, which
is a nice steady pace, but not to challenging if you are
just starting out.
If you have never done a walking program, it is never to
late to start, but you should start off slowly. Walk for
10 minutes everyday for a week. You could walk to your
mailbox, or walk around the block whatever it is walk for
10 minutes and then each week add five more minutes. Hold
your head high and walk talk. Make sure you take plenty
of water with you and keep yourself hydrated on your walk.
It will help you last longer. There is no reason in the
world why you can not take a walk, unless of course it is
bad weather. If you have a demanding job, instead of
leaving to go out and grab some fast food, bag a lunch and
eat and then walk around your building. Most employees
get 2 15 minute breaks a day and you can use those breaks
to walk. Not only will you be getting healthy but walking
is a great way to clear your head.
If you are raising a family, make walking a family routine.
If you children are young enough put them in a stroller
and walk around your neighbor hood. On weekends make it a
family routine to go for a nice walk. You shouldn't let
weather stop you. There are countless walking DVD's on
the market today also that will give you an effective
walking workout right in the comforts of your own home.
So they next time you hear yourself saying "I just don't
have the time to commit.." stop yourself and realize that
you do have the time and with all the benefits walking has
to offer, you should make it a priority to make the time.
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