, says that everyone is different. “Someone with quite a sedentary lifestyle will require more movement, whereas someone whose job involves them moving all day won’t need as much to ensure they reach the minimum amount required”, she says.According to Kerry “practising good posture is important” while walking, so that the exercise is comfortable and efficient. So, “keep your head up, lengthen your back, drop your neck and shoulders, and try to engage your core”.
Dr Davies recommends “finding your baseline duration each session”. Your baseline is basically “whatever you can manage without causing problems”, such as losing your form or injuring yourself. She suggests aiming to build from your baseline by at most eight to 10 percent each week, to ensure you keep your “heart, lungs, muscles and other body systems” challenged.
It can also help to vary the intensity of the exercise. Tashi says that “some of your walks could be long and slow, and others can be short and brisk, and this will help to work different energy systems and improve your cardiovascular health”.on Instagram for the latest workouts, delicious recipes and motivation from your favourite fitness experts.Sign up for workouts, nutritious recipes and expert tips. You'll also get your Beginner's Guide To Strength Training.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)