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Walking is Not Just for Fitness
Walking is a great way to become fit. It is among the best exercises for those who are just starting a fitness program and are out of shape, obese, or have health issues, because almost everyone can safely walk. Walking can do more than just burn calories and increase fitness. It can also do the following:
Women and Knee Problems
Women are at a higher risk of developing knee problems than men. Women are at an increased risk for developing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. Though the reason for it isn’t clear, the injuries seem to occur more often during times when a woman’s estrogen levels are high (like at ovulation). A woman’s weight distribution may also contribute to an increased risk of knee injuries.
Knowing When to Stop
While some people struggle to loose weight and make time to walk, let alone follow a heavy workout schedule, others don’t know when to stop. It is not only the woman who is skin and bones or the guy who is spending every free moment in the gym that may be over doing it. Sometimes it is the overweight woman or the guy who does “binge” workouts (goes once in awhile, but doesn’t know when to stop).
Bees and Knees
A few generations ago, the phrase “the bee’s knees” was common. It meant the height of excellence. If you ever had a knee injury, knee strain, or knee pain you know you do not feel like you are at the height of excellence. Since most tasks and activities involving some walking, you probably felt as high as a bee’s knee, which is pretty low.
Making the Most of a Walk
There are many ways that someone walking for fitness can make the most of walking. It can be walking in a fitness shoe or adding some ankle weights. Current times have created an environment where people have a lot to do and not much time to do it. Making the most of every step when walking to loose weight or to keep fit minimizes the time needed to walk.
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