| Walking is a wonderful exercise that burns fat and | | | | anytime during the day or night. It is suggested |
| strengthens muscles altogether. Walking is an | | | | for better safety to walk during the day in a well |
| exercise that most everyone can participate in | | | | populated area and with a friend or walking |
| and enjoy. There is no age limit to start a walking | | | | partner although this is not required. |
| program to promote better health and there is no | | | | 3. The location is anywhere. Walking can be done |
| cut off age at which walking should be | | | | at almost any location. Although not required, it is |
| discontinued. Walking is an overall best exercise | | | | suggested for better safety to walk in a well |
| for several reasons. | | | | lighted or public area where other walkers, |
| There are 3 top reasons why walking is the best | | | | runners and nature goers are enjoying the day. |
| exercise. | | | | To add an additional challenge, a walking trail that |
| 1. No equipment necessary. Although not required, | | | | includes hills and inclines is suggested. |
| the only equipment that is strongly suggested is | | | | Walking is the best exercise to better health and |
| good walking or running shoes. Shoes should fit | | | | to make life more enjoyable. Walking can be done |
| well and offer enough support for each foot. | | | | by anyone, anywhere, anytime and without |
| Every set of feet are different so there may | | | | purchasing any expensive equipment. Walking |
| need to be some experimentation involved in | | | | provides the cardiovascular exercise necessary to |
| finding the right shoes that wear well while walking | | | | burn fat and the resistance exercise needed to |
| at a fast pace. Other equipment such as hand, | | | | build strength in the muscles. Starting and |
| ankle or vest weights can be used while walking | | | | maintaining a walking program increases energy |
| to enhance muscle tone but are not required. | | | | levels and creates better overall health. |
| 2. The time is anytime. Walking can be done at | | | | |