Burn Calories And Increase Your Metabolic Rate By Walking

More and more people are beginning to realise the many advantages of walking as a way to take exercise

. It's easy to do - it's a low impact, low intensity, low injury risk workout that you already know how to do. It doesn't need any special equipment or training and you can do it wherever and whenever you feel like it. You can walk in the street, in the park, on a treadmill - wherever you like and you can fit it into you day when it's most convenient for you. It's suitable for people of all ages as well.

If you're trying to get in shape and shed a few pounds then it's extremely effective. Watching the amount that you eat and drink is very important of course, but dieting alone is not a highly efficient way to lose weight. Combining an element of exercise with dietary control will get you better results - and faster. Obviously you will burn calories when you exercise, which is great, but regular exercise will also help to raise your metabolic rate - the speed at which you burn calories. This means that even when you're not exercising - sitting at your computer, watching TV or listening to music for example - you will burn calories more rapidly which will promote further weight loss.

In addition to helping you lose weight, walking on a regular basis can deliver a long list of health benefits for you. It can lower your blood pressure level and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. It can improve your cholesterol levels. It builds both muscles and bone density. It can lower the risk of certain forms of cancer. It also reduces the risk of developing diabetes. It can help you to sleep better at night and is effective against anxiety and depression. It will give you more energy - you will feel less fatigued and generally better throughout the day.

That's got to be enough motivation for you to consider including walking in your exercise program. As mentioned previously, you don't need any special equipment. A good pair of comfortable shoes is all you need to get started.

If you want to monitor your progress, a pedometer is a useful device. It will monitor your progress and display your results in terms of distance covered, number of steps take or calories burned - whatever is most interesting for you and keeps your motivation up. An mp3 player might be another good investment if you don't already have one. The mile will pass more quickly if you're listening to your favourite tunes as you stride along. However, neither of these are strictly necessary to get started. Just make sure your shoes fit well and don't give you blisters and you'll be all set.

If you haven't exercise for a while, or if you have any medical conditions, it's a good idea to seek the advice of your doctor before you start walking (or any other new exercise program for that matter). It's also worth remembering that, even although walking is a relatively low intensity exercise, it's a good idea to stretch your muscles before setting off on your walk. Take your time and start off slowly - you can build up both in terms of speed and distance over time. Some gentle stretches when you have completed your walk are also a good idea. This will help you to avoid any strains and ensure that you achieve all the aforementioned health benefits in the most effective manner.

by: Fiona Fuller

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