Walking – The Best of All Exercises

Walking – The Best of All Exercises
May 24, 2019

 

Walking is an excellent way to improve your overall health or preserve it. Within 30 minutes of walking, cardiovascular health can improve, bones can increase strength, excess fat can be decreased, and muscle strength and resilience can be increased. It can also reduce your risk that you will develop conditions like heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes Type 2, and cancer. In contrast to certain other exercises, walking is free, and no special equipment or training is required.

For fun and fitness, walking around neighborhood streets is not just a walk by yourself. There are various clubs, venues, and strategies for walking to make your lifestyle fun and social.

Benefits

The patients of our medical clinic in OKC have no need for complicated physical activity. Everyday walking can help you to live a healthier life. It is such a simple step. For instance, the regular walk can:

  • Maintain a healthy weight by reducing fat

  • Curb sugar cravings

  • Strengthen your bones and muscles

  • Prevent and manage various conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, joint and muscular pain or stiffness.

  • Improve balance and coordination

  • Improve mood by reducing anxiety and depression

Follow these techniques while walking

  1. Keep your head up by looking forward.

  2. Relax your back, neck, and shoulders.

  3. Swing your arms freely, bending your elbows slightly.

  4. Tighten your stomach, keeping your back straight.

  5. Walk smoothly.

For your walking routine, you should get the right gear by wearing the right clothes, shoes, and pedometer and choosing pleasant weather. It is better to avoid paths with cracked sideways, low-hanging branches, potholes, and uneven paths. Don’t forget to warm up by walking slowly for five minutes before and after the normal course. After the course, stretch your muscles to avoid cramps.

For many people with different physical conditions, walking regularly is imperative. They should have a scheduled time to walk. If you want to get your fitness consultation, you can ask the professionals at the medical clinic in OKC, near your home.

At Oklahoma Spine & Pain Management, we have people with such queries. We diagnose their problems and recommend to them the time they should be involved in walking. Ask our medical clinic professionals in OKC and get the great benefits of walking.

**Disclaimer: This content should not be considered medical advice and does not imply a doctor-patient relationship.

Darryl D. Robinson, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Darryl Robinson, a Richmond, Virginia native, earned his undergraduate degree from Howard University, graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to receive his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1995. Commissioned into the U.S. Army the same year, Dr. Robinson completed his internship at Walter Reed and served as a General Medical Officer at Fort Stewart, Georgia. He left active duty in 1998 and remained in the reserves through 2004. After completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a fellowship in Pain Medicine, Dr. Robinson joined Oklahoma Sports Science and Orthopedics in 2002. He has since been recognized for delivering comprehensive, cutting-edge care for pain conditions. In 2012, he was named one of the region's top physicians by Castle Connolly. Frustrated by the limitations of conventional pain treatments, he expanded his approach to include wellness-based therapies focused on nutrition, hormone optimization, and regenerative medicine. He later became a Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Also in 2012, Dr. Robinson was honored as one of the first "Pink Tie Guys" by the Susan G. Komen foundation in Oklahoma, recognizing his advocacy for women's health.
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