July 10, 2010
As the Baby Boomers approach the golden years high impact exercises like running have taken a back seat to other lower impact exercise modalities such as cycling and walking. The search for a low impact, effective, and health promoting workout can be found very easily by walking on a daily basis.
Walking is now the most popular form of exercise among North Americans. It is a year-round, readily repeatable, self-reinforcing, habit-forming activity and the main option for increasing physical activity in sedentary populations. Walking is ideal as a gentle start-up for the sedentary bringing a bonus of independence and social well-being. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 10, 2010
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Some people find that they become more depressed during the fall and winter months when sunlight, a known mood elevator, is at a minimum.
Walking outdoors during the winter months is encouraged.
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July 10, 2010
Hi Fitness Friends,
Did you know you can link your fitness blog posts using a WordBook Plug-in through WordPress. It’s the coolest thing! No more linking pages — I have named myself a ‘techno-tard’ and I was able to do this without help! Woo hoo for user friendly technology at our fitness fingertips..
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