Everyone knows that weight loss and fitness are not a walk in the park, but is that true?
Walking has many benefits both for general health and weight loss, not to mention fitness models. So lets get into it.
Walking not only is a good and simple steady pace cardio exercise we can all do, but it also is less commonly known as a good fat burner, let me explain. When we exercise our body has to burn fuel, to give us energy to keep going. Well the two main areas of energy in the human body are carbohydrates and fats. When we are under a lot of stress or exercising intensely the body will burn carbohydrates as they are faster and easier to break down and so we get more energy faster. But when walking or doing any steady pace cardio we are not under as much stress and so our body goes for the energy stores like fat. Now be aware that this happens when carbs are low or you haven't got a lot of food in your gut that it can access first!
Secondly in terms of fat loss study's show that walking helps to boost metabolism rates and reduces our appetite. So going for a walk in the morning before breakfast in the fresh air may be extremely beneficial if you are on a diet and trying to lose weight. Also walking after dinner will help digestion and absorption of vital nutrients and as long as your diet is good then this should lead to less fat storage while you rest later on in the day.
Another point is that humans are supposed to be nomadic people, our ancestors walked a lot in search of food and shelter and to escape famine/ predators, hence why it is benificial to us in many ways. So don't think that its not a good way to start exercising.
Also walking on un-level terrain like in a forest walk or cross country your blood circulation is increased further than normal walking, such as along a footpath. This not only increases your metabolism and heart rate but helps increase the fat burning effects around your stomach. As we spend a lot of time sitting down nowadays our circulation to our core area is poor and so we gain weight there first. But by using these muscles more and doing more exercise we can quickly turn the scales on fat.
So next time you are trying to lose weight always remember that walking is a big plus, even if it is just a 25 minute walk to school or getting of the bus early and walking into uni or work. Or take your dog out for a walk or go out with friends. Just get out there and do it!
Walking has many benefits both for general health and weight loss, not to mention fitness models. So lets get into it.
Walking not only is a good and simple steady pace cardio exercise we can all do, but it also is less commonly known as a good fat burner, let me explain. When we exercise our body has to burn fuel, to give us energy to keep going. Well the two main areas of energy in the human body are carbohydrates and fats. When we are under a lot of stress or exercising intensely the body will burn carbohydrates as they are faster and easier to break down and so we get more energy faster. But when walking or doing any steady pace cardio we are not under as much stress and so our body goes for the energy stores like fat. Now be aware that this happens when carbs are low or you haven't got a lot of food in your gut that it can access first!
Secondly in terms of fat loss study's show that walking helps to boost metabolism rates and reduces our appetite. So going for a walk in the morning before breakfast in the fresh air may be extremely beneficial if you are on a diet and trying to lose weight. Also walking after dinner will help digestion and absorption of vital nutrients and as long as your diet is good then this should lead to less fat storage while you rest later on in the day.
Another point is that humans are supposed to be nomadic people, our ancestors walked a lot in search of food and shelter and to escape famine/ predators, hence why it is benificial to us in many ways. So don't think that its not a good way to start exercising.
Also walking on un-level terrain like in a forest walk or cross country your blood circulation is increased further than normal walking, such as along a footpath. This not only increases your metabolism and heart rate but helps increase the fat burning effects around your stomach. As we spend a lot of time sitting down nowadays our circulation to our core area is poor and so we gain weight there first. But by using these muscles more and doing more exercise we can quickly turn the scales on fat.
So next time you are trying to lose weight always remember that walking is a big plus, even if it is just a 25 minute walk to school or getting of the bus early and walking into uni or work. Or take your dog out for a walk or go out with friends. Just get out there and do it!
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