One of the biggest excuses I hear when meeting with prospective clients is that they don’t know how to exercise correctly, so they choose not to exercise at all. Well, kudos to them for realizing the importance of proper technique. However, for people with sedentary lifestyles there is a wonderful exercise that is great for beginners. And guess what? We have all been doing it since early childhood…you guessed it, walking! Going outside or walking on a treadmill for an hour a day can give you tremendous health benefits. It improves your cardiovascular system, burns calories and can even prevent and treat back pain! Additionally, walking reduces your risk of a heart attack, manages blood pressure (and even reduces high blood pressure), manages diabetes, reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and reduces stress. Now, that sounds like my kind of exercise!

If that isn’t enough to get you motivated, check this out. According to the Mayo Clinic, walking will burn between 183 and 277 calories an hour for a 160lb person. Wow, that’s a very simple exercise with amazing benefits. So get out there and walk your dog, walk with your children or find an organized walk in your area such as the March of Dimes or Avon breast cancer walk, whichever way you choose to do it, just get out and start moving! You’ll love the new and healthier you!

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