Walking at least 30 mins a day or 10,000 steps a day is a good habit in maintaining your healthy body. But do we reqally know hot to properly execute it? Here are the four common walking mistakes that we unawarely commit.
Walking with your head down
This can cause muscle pain in your neck, back, and shoulders
Straighten your back, raise your chin and look far ahead
Don't take big steps
Little steps remember? When beginners take up brisk-walking, they tend to take larger steps when attempting to accelerate. This leads to more pressure on the feet and will tire you out more quickly
When accelerating, take brisker steps but keep the normal distance between your feet
Walking properly will help you walk faster and keep your energy levels up
Mind your arms
When you walk, bend your elbows and keep them close to your body
Allow your arms to swing naturally, as this action increases power, speed, and balance
Keep your arm-swinging below chest-level. Any higher and you will tire out more easily
Make all your muscles work
Walking exercises the full length of your leg of course, as well as your arms because of the swinging
But walking can work most muscle groups. Contract your abdominal muscles as you walk, doing this regularly for a few weeks will make them stronger
Doing all these little steps will help you get the maximum benefit from your daily walks!
Advice from the experts
Would you rather walk 30 minutes a day, three times in a week or walk for an hour and a half in one day? The answer is pretty clear, doing regular activities during the week is easier and much better for your body. Three times a week is the minimum recommendation of experts. The idea is get your body used to regular physical exercise.
source: belletoday.com
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