Summer has finally arrived and you have decided that it really is time to get fit and healthy. Hey bathing suit time is just around the corner!
Does the word exercise conjure up images of sweat and hard work? Well the whole key here is to find something that you enjoy and stick with it. So what is it that you like to do? Walk, swim, dance play tennis? Or are you the type to join a gym?
There are many walking and hiking clubs that operate throughout the summer months and if you can't find one why don't you start your own? Just call up a few friends and suggest you meet at a certain time and place and go walking together. If everyone invites at least one person you could end up with a good group of you going for a stroll around the neighbourhood.
All of your dog owner friends could bring along their dogs and everyone is getting their exercise for the day.
Before you go out and walk it is worth purchasing a good pair of walking shoes. They are made especially for walkers and will have extra cushioning for your arches and heels. Light, layered clothing is also recommended, so you can peel off layers as you warm up.
Once you start walking you want to aim for at least a 30 minute walk if not longer. At first go at a comfortable speed but you want to either increase the speed or the distance so you keep calorie burning as you walk.
If you make a circuit of 2 miles, then time yourself and each day try to see if you can beat your time. This way you are having fun challenging yourself and when your time does increase then you are going to feel great. If you are group walking you can make a challenge as to who has the best time.
As you walk just move your arms faster and keep on pushing through those aches. You will find at first that your calf muscles will hurt and feel really sore as you walk. It is perfectly natural and usually disappears within the first two weeks of beginning a walking regimen.
By walking with friends you won't even feel as though you are out exercising, it is just nice to have the opportunity to meet up and chat about what you have missed since you last met. Once you have all trimmed down you can meet at the beach in your bathing suits!
Does the word exercise conjure up images of sweat and hard work? Well the whole key here is to find something that you enjoy and stick with it. So what is it that you like to do? Walk, swim, dance play tennis? Or are you the type to join a gym?
There are many walking and hiking clubs that operate throughout the summer months and if you can't find one why don't you start your own? Just call up a few friends and suggest you meet at a certain time and place and go walking together. If everyone invites at least one person you could end up with a good group of you going for a stroll around the neighbourhood.
All of your dog owner friends could bring along their dogs and everyone is getting their exercise for the day.
Before you go out and walk it is worth purchasing a good pair of walking shoes. They are made especially for walkers and will have extra cushioning for your arches and heels. Light, layered clothing is also recommended, so you can peel off layers as you warm up.
Once you start walking you want to aim for at least a 30 minute walk if not longer. At first go at a comfortable speed but you want to either increase the speed or the distance so you keep calorie burning as you walk.
If you make a circuit of 2 miles, then time yourself and each day try to see if you can beat your time. This way you are having fun challenging yourself and when your time does increase then you are going to feel great. If you are group walking you can make a challenge as to who has the best time.
As you walk just move your arms faster and keep on pushing through those aches. You will find at first that your calf muscles will hurt and feel really sore as you walk. It is perfectly natural and usually disappears within the first two weeks of beginning a walking regimen.
By walking with friends you won't even feel as though you are out exercising, it is just nice to have the opportunity to meet up and chat about what you have missed since you last met. Once you have all trimmed down you can meet at the beach in your bathing suits!
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