| More and more people each year discover walking | | | | even walk around in the mall when it is too cold |
| as a way to stay in shape. What makes walking | | | | and rainy outside. This also makes walking the |
| such a great workout? Let's take a look at a few | | | | ultimate portable workout. If you go on vacation, |
| of the many benefits walking has and why you | | | | take a walk along the beach. If you are traveling |
| may want to incorporate walking into your own | | | | for business, walk on the treadmill in the hotel |
| workout routine. | | | | fitness room, or go explore the area around your |
| It's easy to do. We all know how to walk and | | | | hotel by foot. |
| have done so since we were less than 2 years | | | | Walking is also a very low impact way to work |
| old. There are no special skills involved, there is no | | | | out. You don't have to worry much about risking |
| learning curve. You don't have to take classes, | | | | injury, or putting a lot of stress on your knees |
| join a group or get a trainer. We can get started | | | | and joints. It is also a very gentle way to work |
| right away. Just put on a pair of comfortable | | | | out and you can adjust it to your own physical |
| shoes and get started. Other than that you only | | | | needs. If you are just starting out, take it slow |
| need weather appropriate clothing. Which brings us | | | | and don't walk very far. As your physical condition |
| to the next benefit of walking for exercise. | | | | improves, you can start to walk faster, further |
| You don't need any special equipment to walk. All | | | | and even uphill. You can also further increase the |
| you need is a pair of comfortable shoes. You can | | | | intensity of your workout by carrying weights or |
| walk just about anywhere. Take a stroll through | | | | using walking poles. |
| your neighborhood, walk through a local park, or | | | | |