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Walking : The Beginner's Schedule

Walking for 7 hours a week is associated with a decreased risk of type II diabetes and breast cancer. Walking for 30 minutes day or 3 hours per week is associated with a decreased risk of heart diseases. It is recommended that you walk an hour a day on most days of the week. 

 

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Diet and Weight Loss Tips

A healthy and balanced diet is important to maintain good health. A balanced diet means consuming foods from all the food groups. It is important to have a varied diet as no single food contains all the nutrients which are necessary for the body. 

 

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Boost the benefits of your walk

Walking is the safest, easiest, cheapest form of an exercise. Walking provides many health benefits as it helps to prevent weight gain, reduces the risk of blood pressure, heart diseases, diabetes.

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Walking : Stay Motivated

Walking is one of the easiest and convenient ways to be active, to get fit, to lose weight and to be healthier. Studies have shown that walking reduces the risk of heart diseases, diabetes and some cancers. 

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Walk Your Way to Health

All of us are aware of the benefits of physical activity to remain fit. However the physical activity need not be anything strenuous or complicated, something as simple as a regular brisk walk has huge health benefits.

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Basics of Weight Control

In order to lose weight you need to eat healthy foods and include physical activity regularly. It is important to maintain a healthy weight as it plays an important role in maintaining health and wellness. Studies have shown that being overweight or obese increases the risk of health problems like heart diseases, diabetes, cancer, and stroke. 

 

 

 

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Aerobic Activities

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) defines aerobic exercise as "any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature." 

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Stretching and Balance Exercises

Exercises to improve your flexibility and balance are an important part of a beneficial fitness plan. 

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Experts Recommendation for Fitness

Experts recommend that every week you do one of the following:

1. Two and one half hours of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week. (Examples are walking briskly, badminton, cycling, and gardening)    

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2. One hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity. (Examples are race walking, jogging, running, single tennis, and aerobics.)

 

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Triglycerides

Triglycerides are fats in the food what we eat which are carried in our blood. The excess calories, alcohol or sugar in the body are converted into triglycerides which are stored in the fat cells throughout the body. 

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