Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Walking is a Superfood!


Though shows like "The Biggest Loser" suggest more drastic, grueling forms of exercise, walking may be more effective than exhausting gym routines or high intensity training.  "Walking is a superfood.  It's the defining movement of a human," said Katie Bowman, a biomechanist of the Restorative Exercise Institute in Ventura, California.  

Even those who believe they are promoting fitness often fall into the "active sedentary" lifestyle, as an hour of intense cardio is not enough to compensate for an otherwise sedentary lifestyle. For those who hope to offset stillness and prevent heart disease, shorter walks throughout the day may be better than cutting out time for one brief period of intense exercise. If you have a desk job sitting at the computer for long periods of time and the weather is bad, try taking a brisk walk around inside or up and down the stairs a few times.

And don't forget to visit your local day spa for relaxing massages to complement your walking routine. 


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