Monday, July 5, 2010

PowerWalk

I know I haven been posting
somehow I wanted to post abt me going to the park
after I left secondary sch, I actually haven been doing much sports until now

This two weeks I have been following dear dear to the park
and everytime I will see this one lady when I go to the park
be it weekends or weekdays
she is always there by evenin

she kind of motivated me to power walk in the park
I guess for the time being mayb
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Some of the benefits of power walking!!

1. Power Walking makes you FEEL GREAT because it
• gives you more energy.
• improves your mood.
• increases confidence and stamina.


2. Power Walking reduces stress, helping you relax and sleep better.


3. Power Walking gives you a chance to meet other people, and it can help you feel part of your community.


4. Power Walking improves your physical health

Power Walking helps you reduce the risk of
heart disease
• a stroke
• becoming overweight
• high blood pressure
• certain cancers, particularly bowel cancer
• diabetes that is not dependent on insulin
• osteoporosis
• arthritis
… and can help you recover from these conditions, or help in their management.


5. Power Walking can be done by almost anyone and needs no special kit
You should aim for 30 minutes of brisk walking on most days of the week.


6. Power Walking is free and can be done anywhere at anytime
You can build walking in to everyday life by …
• walking the dog
• walking the children to and from school
• walking to get the paper or to post a letter
• taking a family stroll to 'switch off' and socialise.


7. Power Walking helps you see more of your surroundings because you'll notice more, and you'll get to places you never knew about before.



8. Power Walking doesn't hurt, especially if you wear comfortable shoes to walk.



9. Power Walking saves you money when it saves you your bus fare or the cost of petrol. It's also a great way to socialise for no cost at all.



10. Power Walking
helps the environment when
you walk instead of taking the car.


Some tips to keep you going …
• walk with a friend
• note your progress – see how much
easier you climb stairs
try new places to walk


http://www.powerwalkersworld.com/4_Health/Power_Walking_Benefits_Introduction.htm.