A daily walk is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy
weight. Research also shows that 30 to
45 minutes of brisk walking helps boost your immune system, reduce your risk of
disease and lower your stress level. If
these benefits are not enough to get you off the couch, here are twelve easy
ways to make your walking time even more valuable.
1. Take a Friend
Walking and talking with a friend is good for your body,
good for your heart and good for your soul.
2. Take a Pet
America’s pets are facing their own weight crisis. Do your
dog a favor, take a long walk together.
3. Take a Child
See the world through the eyes of a child, in a stroller, in
a wagon, in a backpack or just hand in hand.
4. Take a Song on CD or Tape
Music lightens every
step and makes the time go faster. Pick your favorite tunes and pick up the
pace.
5. Take a Camera
Want to be a better photographer? Make every walk a photo
expedition and you will be a pro in no time.
6. Take a Book
If you need to do two things at once, walking and listening to
books on tape is the perfect solution.
7. Learn about Birds
Wherever you walk outdoors, there are birds to watch and
hear.
8. Learn about Plants
City parks, country roads and wilderness trails all have flowers
and trees waiting to be enjoyed.
9. Learn a Language
Language tapes or CDs make ideal walking companions and you
can even practice out loud.
10. Learn about History
History is all around us. Use a map or guidebook to learn what
happened before your time.
11. Learn about Geology
With a little reading and a lot of observation, you can
learn about the forces that shape our land.
12. Learn about Your Community
Become more informed and more involved by walking
around your neighborhood and your town.
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