Walking is something that we all do. However, there is a difference between walking for leisure and walking for exercise. I found some pointers on walking for exercise on Dr. Weil's website. Walking is an ideal way to get daily exercise - it strengthens almost every major organ in the body, promotes bone density, and boosts the immune system. But have you considered how to best put one foot in front of the other? Your walking habits can have an impact on how much benefit you get from each outing. Keep the following in mind when walking:
1.Walk with your head erect. If you need to check the ground to avoid obstacles, lower your eyes, not your head.
2.Keep your back straight. Stretch your spine so your shoulders are level and square, and tuck your buttocks in.
3.Bend your arms. Flex your elbows at close to 90-degree angles and let your arms swing at waist level.
4.Take shorter, measured steps, with your feet striking the ground with the heel and pushing off with the toes. Too long a stride can throw you off balance.
Avoid lowering your head, thrusting your trunk forward or letting your arms dangle listlessly at your sides.
So if you don't have any other means of exercise, then you can always keep walking so that you can get some form of exercise.
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