Taking your dog for a walk can make sticking to your walking program easier. Having he companionship of the dog during a walk makes walking more enjoyable. Once a dog gets use to taking a walk regularly, a dog will energetically remind you to go for a walk, which can be hard to resist. When you see the health benefits for your dog it will further motivate you to get up off the couch and take a walk so you can maintain the health benefits of walking.
During difficult economic times, many people who use to work out regularly are unable to workout regularly and are becoming less fit. This causes weight gain among people in addition to reduced fitness.
There are a number reasons this is occurring.