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eLearning Series:
I'm an Active Senior
Who Wants To Stay Healthy
( 50 aticles in this series )
Walking:
A Very Popular Activity For Seniors
Walking
is one of the most popular activities for seniors. Whenever you see seniors walking in your neighborhood
on a regular basis, trouping along whether it is a perfect
day or not, it motivates you in your own activity and inspires
you to become a healthy senior yourself. Fit seniors are one
of the best role models for all who are young. Growing older
does not seem as daunting when a senior can portray their independence
by keeping motivated. After just a week of staying on a walking
schedule, you may feel that you too can be an example to other
people and seniors and that you can talk the healthy lifestyle
talk.
Any senior who is not out there, staying in the fresh air
and keeping themselves moving, seems to be missing out on one
of the staples of the senior lifestyle and life in general.
Walking keeps the mind fresh and all of the organs
and limbs working. Even if a senior needs assistance to walk, or is in
a wheel chair, they seem happier and healthier when they continue
to get out and let their body join with the liveliness of the
outdoors. As a senior, you can become one of the lively walkers
that live life to the fullest and are free to brag that they
are keeping active despite the number that represents the years
they have lived.
A little motivation and realization of how much a brisk walk
can improve your mood; can help get you on the walking trail
to a fitter self. Your heart and mind will benefit
greatly from a 30 to 40 minute walk, three times a week. You will be
able to think clearer and breathe better. You can also cut
down on chances of chronic disease by getting the blood moving
through your body. Walking seniors are the healthy envy of
the neighborhood because they are living life to a fuller extent
than those of us sitting in the blue light of our television
sets. If you let your doctor know that you want to start walking,
which is a good idea, 99% of the time they will be encouraged
that you are taking your wellness seriously. Walkers eat, sleep
and move better and you can be one of them with a simple opening
of the door.
To become one of the walking seniors that you admire, make
sure you have a pair of shoes that are comfortable for you. This should mean that they are the type of shoe that you could
wear for several hours without feeling like you desperately
want to change into a different pair. Also, wearing a few layers
is a good idea, so you can warm up gradually and cool down
the same way. Knowing the area that you want to walk in is
also a good idea. Neighbors tend to look out for each other,
so preferably, you will start taking walks around your own
neighborhood; but if that is not possible, try a mall or a
public park. It is never too late to join the groups of walkers
that are daily parading through the malls as soon as they open.
If you find it difficult to get into a routine of walking
every day or every other day, see if you can find a
friend or family member to walk with you. Remember, someone who knows
you, especially if they are somewhat younger, will be encouraged
by your motivation and healthy idea. Show them that you are
doing what you can to stay healthy and that walking will be
great for both of you to share. A good partner will allow you
to enjoy one of the other great benefits of walking, which
is talking. A walking partner will help keep up your pace,
and will provide the conversation to take your mind off your
exertion. Keep in mind, that a faster or challenging pace should
be worked up to for awhile before going any further. There
is no reason to not enjoy the soothing effects of a gentle
walk until you build up your speed. You can still talk the
talk even if you are keeping your pace below a low roar. # # # # #
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