Fitness

Walk with Purpose: Walking is so easily accessible to all of us, that we never stop to imagine it can have so many benefits. Usually done without the help or support of an expert, it can actually help you lose those extra kilos or keep you at your optimum weight. Avoid turning it into a social exercise though, rather than one that is concentrated on the cardiovascular activity you set out for it to be! A study by the London school of Economics reported that people who walked briskly for over 30 minutes a day had lower BMI's and smaller waists than even those who did other forms exercise. This was especially true for women and people over 50 years old. But you do need to tack up the intensity. The higher the intensity, the more agile you will be: basically, get more steps out of every minute. With increased intensity, the joints muscles, heart and lungs work more efficiently too. However, chance of injury rise as you step it up. Follow these guidelines for a healthy walk