Fitness and Health

Walking has become a popular activity. Besides being an excellent form of exercise, in light of recent findings, approaches to be the ideal activity. Its flexibility allows it to be practiced almost in all circumstances and places. It’s free, safe and effective. Not need special skills or training. Despite this less than 10% of the U.S. population works out three or four times a week. This is in agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services United States.

Its scope is projected from the weight control, to be one of the most effective ways to invigorate our physical, mental and spiritual. Among its many benefits, walking helps the hypertensive patient by helping to lower their blood pressure, strengthens the heart, reduces the risk of atherosclerosis by lowering levels of low density lipoproteins (ie, bad cholesterol in the popular jargon ), also increases levels of high density lipoproteins (ie, good or protective cholesterol) 2, helps reduce weight and may help prevent osteoporosis, 3 At present, walking has become the favorite activity for patients recovering after a heart attack. In fact, eight in 10 people improve their health, if caminaran.4

There are different types of walking. First is that which is considered low intensity, ie a slow rhythm. This equates to keep a pace of 18-30 minutes per mile. This is how you walk, that is recommended to start, especially people who are overweight, the elderly and those undergoing cardiac rehabilitation program.

A former walk is followed by moderate intensity. His pace is faster (ie, 14-17 minutes per mile). Most people who practice the walk fall into this category. The type that follows is considered high intensity. Your pace or step is much faster than the previous one (ie, 10-13.5 minutes per mile).

This is a fairly new concept for most of those practicing the art of walking. It is the equivalent of a slow jog. Finally the walk is considered very high intensity. Your pace or step is very rapid (ie, 5.33 minutes, which is the world record, 10 minutes per mile). The latter is seen as a competitive sport rather than as part of an exercise.

Source: http://www.pmministries.com/ministeriosalud/articulos/elcaminar.htm

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