On the way to health: walking

Walking is perhaps the most accessible and natural form of exercise for a person, and if you diversify, you can lose a few extra pounds and to lead his body in order.



Hiking


Easy climbing a small mountain peaks. The term itself is borrowed from the English language. Hike - a long walk, a journey on foot, hike. This activity does not require special cost, both physical and material. The main thing here comfortable shoes.





Pros:


- Hiking can do everything from small to large;


route pave your own or choose from existing ones.




Cons:




- nature has no bad weather, but in the rain you will not be able to make a sortie;


- banned for those who have problems with joints of legs or varicose veins;


the duration since the ascent will take at least one day.




Walking under ladders




The progenitor of step aerobics - walking under ladders. This type of load will not only tighten your buttocks and leg muscles, but also help to get rid of 500 calories in 30 minutes. But remember, training should be strictly measured, because there is a big load on the joints of the feet.





Pros:


- to go up the stairs you can always and everywhere despite the rain outside or the scorching sun;


- the first results will not be long to wait.





Minus:


- if you do not pursue a variety of workouts, then this form of exercise for you.





Active walking


The Park or the streets will become your place of training. The main thing is that the duration of your journey was 5 miles.




Pros:




- crippled while walking extremely difficult, but possible, so look under your feet;


- not enough time to communicate with friends? Make Hiking together.




Cons:




- stunning effect will not be immediately, but your heart muscle will be grateful to you.




Nordic walking




Finn Juha Mieto developed Nordic walking, especially for those who cannot live without skiing in the summer. Nordic walking trains the muscles of the upper and lower parts of the body, and relaxes the cervical spine, knee and hip joints.




Pros:




This training has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system;


- low traumatic another undeniable plus.





Minus:


in our country too few people are fond of this feed fitness.





Walking on the treadmill


If all the above you have health under strict prohibition - offer to try walking on a treadmill.




Pros:




the time of year and day is not an obstacle for the exercise;


- optimal load on the joints and muscles.





Cons:


for training you need to have your treadmill or pass to the fitness centre;


training is quite monotonous and monotonous.

Source:

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