Walking: The Best Exercise

Walking is the best exercise.

Brisk walking has a great many perks on our health. And it is safe to say that keeping moderate brisk walking every day has nothing but great benefits for us as it can directly consume calories, promote venous return of lower limbs, help to effectively control weight; maintain coordination and balance, improve immunity and endocrine, regulate hormone levels, as well as effectively prevent various diseases.

It is recommended to walk 40-60 minutes a day in the correct posture, for about 6000-10000 steps, which can drive people’s initiative and positive attitude, and also serve the purpose of exercise.

But brisk walking needs to reach a certain intensity, otherwise the exercise effect will be compromised. If you have some of the following situations when walking, look out.

1. No Soreness 

Brisk walking needs to reach a certain intensity. If you don’t feel tired or sour after brisk walking, do not take it wrong and think that your muscles are very strong because even for normal walking, you have to feel tired to really achieve the exercise effect. So, if your body doesn’t feel anything, it is only because you are not walking as intensely as required.

2. No Sweat

When your walking reaches a certain intensity, your body will release heat and your heart rate will increase. If you have no sweat on your face and forehead, you may not have reached 75-80% of your maximum heart rate, which is the most suitable for aerobic exercise. Even if you do not maintain sufficient intensity throughout the course, you must have a heart rate of 10-15 minutes in this range to achieve the best results.