Walking is Good for Your Heart

Studies shows that walking at a moderate pace (3 mph) for up to 3 hours a week—or 30 minutes a day—can cut the risk of heart disease by as much as 40%. This is the same benefit you would get from aerobics, jogging, or other vigorous exercise. Walking also lowers your Blood Pressure, check out our article on “High Blood Pressure”. If you have High Blood Pressure, CITIZEN can help you measure your Blood Pressure at home. Check out CITIZEN Blood Pressure Monitors at our CITIZEN Store. Studies have also shown that people are most likely to stick to exercise when it is part of their daily lives. Incorporating walking into activities that you are doing anyway, helps us get the physical activity each day that we need to maintain good health. Start looking for opportunities to walk and you will be amazed at how many there are around you.

Walking and Losing Weight

Obesity in the U.S. has reached epidemic levels in both adults and children. Lack of physical activity is the cause. Check out our article on how “Literally Taking Steps, One of the Keys to Good Health” can get you physically active and see how CITIZEN Pedometers can be used to motivate and promote physical activity. CITIZEN Pedometers can be used as a tracking device which continuously collects your number of steps, used a feedback tool can provide on demand information on your number of steps, and also reminding the user to walk or move. Used in combination with record keeping, pedometers are an effective way to increase your daily physical activity.

Healthy Walking Tips

The only equipment you need to walk is a good pair of walking shoes.

As always before starting any exercise program check with your doctor.