| Are you at the 'Age for Menopause'? | | | | even with walking; it's not as easy as putting one |
| Perhaps one of the most fundamental forms of | | | | foot in front of the other. Consulting a medical |
| exercise, walking is a great way to keep fit | | | | doctor is always recommended before beginning |
| throughout life. From toddlers to centenarians, | | | | any type of workout, it may sound goofy, but it |
| walking is a key facet of existence. In fact, | | | | is important to know if the body is ready for |
| walking is so commonplace that often it is not | | | | extensive walking. Once a doctor has been |
| considered exercise at all. Contrary to this belief, | | | | consulted its time to start walking right? One |
| walking is gaining popularity as a low impact | | | | question, how far should a walk be? Oh, and do |
| physical activity perfect for any age. So popular is | | | | you have the right equipment? |
| walking that an up and coming sport is forming | | | | Tying it All Together, the Basics of Walking Shoes |
| around this activity in the form of race walking. | | | | In today's world of mass produced goods, the |
| By engaging the body in movement, menopausal | | | | once simple world of shoes has become very |
| women are finding that walking can lead to | | | | complicated. There are shoes for every activity |
| menopause relief as well as such health benefits | | | | under the sun: running shoes, walking shoes, cross |
| as; | | | | trainers, basketball shoes, and even skateboarding |
| Increased core strength | | | | shoes. While footwear has come a long way, the |
| Improved posture and balance | | | | best shoes for walking are running shoes and |
| Weight loss | | | | walking shoes. Both types of shoe will provide the |
| Increased muscle mass | | | | comfort and flexibility needed for a long walk. |
| A Step in the Right Direction | | | | Stay away from cross trainers, as they tend to |
| All over the country groups of people are forming | | | | be boxier and less suitable for walking. |
| race walking leagues, but this begs the question, | | | | Get Out and Walk the Heart and Sole of Exercise |
| what is race walking? Race walking is a | | | | Walking, as simple as it seems, can be very |
| competitive race in which participants walk a set | | | | strenuous, especially for menopausal women that |
| course. To some this may seem silly, but adding a | | | | have not done much exercising lately. Start slow |
| competitive element to any exercise can be a | | | | and get to know when the body has reached its |
| great way to engage the less enthusiastic to get | | | | limits. Try walking half a mile to begin with, from |
| up and get moving, not to mention the | | | | there longer distances can be covered, and speed |
| camaraderie that accompanies any sport. | | | | can be increased, until the correct amount of |
| Step One: Getting Started | | | | exertion is achieved. Get outside and enjoy the |
| Starting any training regiment is never simple, | | | | scenery, and remember to tie your shoes. |