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Yes, I'm talking about walking, still one of the easiest, most accessible and least expensive forms of exercise in a world of Aqua Zumba, Kangoo jumps and aerial fitness classes. Most people can do it. If you're physically able, all you need are a good pair of shoes and a safe place to go.
The many benefits of walking
Seeded on Fri Apr 2, 2010 5:16 AM EDT
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And it helps clear your mind from time to time/
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#1 - Fri Apr 2, 2010 5:16 AM EDTIt's good for getting the junk cleared out of the lungs and getting normal bowel and strengthening muscles and bones. Humans are made for moving! =)
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Like " these boots are made for walking" . * I just sang that and you're very lucky that you only see the typed version ;-) *
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Very astute and it's true. We are healthiest when we are moving about. =)
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I love to walk. The benefits of the exercise, the opportunity to observe nature, and the joy of meeting and conversing with people make it a wonderful activity. It provides an opportunity to meditate and to perhaps learn of needs in the area one walks -- even doing little things like picking up a carelessly discarded nail, screw, or bottle that might create a flat tire or other problem for someone can be a blessing to the walker and others.
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#3 - Fri Apr 2, 2010 7:00 AM EDTMy boss and I started working out 3 years ago, 3 times a week, this includes walking for cardio fitness. We do 2-2.5 miles per session. In the winter, we use the treadmills in the gym, during better weather, we have a rubberized track outside (1.1 mile)-we went out yesterday, for the first time this year, and did 3 laps-slow jog for the last half a lap.
Waling is much better for the joint than running-for either, you need to make sure your shoe fit and support are really good-I've found New Balance Cross-trainers to be the best for my feet. My doc says to replace the sneakers at about 500 miles-they may still look good, but the cushioning and support are pretty much shot.
Headed back over to the gym this morning....
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#4 - Fri Apr 2, 2010 7:36 AM EDTThanks for your comment Spikegary. What a lot of people maybe don't know is that ten minutes walking in a fast pace per day is already considered an effective workout.
I like to make bike tours but that's impossible where I live. Not even bike roads or trails. The bikes you see over here are very seldom.
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Living in San Francisco without a car, I walk most of my errands (why shell out $2 for a bus?) and I try to walk along the waterfront each day--there and back is just over 3 miles.
Somedays, I walk the hills, talk about exercise! I live under Coit Tower and some hill "sidewalks" are steps because the hill is so steep.
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#5 - Fri Apr 2, 2010 11:52 AM EDTAnd my natural pace is pretty quick, so I fulfill the "brisk pace" requirement :)
I really can't see why a person, looking to be in shape, needs a gym membership in SF, with the hills around.
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needs a gym membership in SF, with the hills around.
To live up to society's standards.
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I can see for strength training and classes, but for aerobic exercise, few things beat a few minutes on a hill.
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In many neighbor hoods you have to carry a weapon or take you pit bull to remain safe. Also its dangerous to walk and have to cross streets due to drivers that are willing to run you down. Try walking in the crime areas of San Francisco and any where in LA. If you are white walking in a minority area in either city you chance getting mowed down by a car, mobbed or shot. Go to the gym that has a guard in the parking lot if you want to work out and feel safe.
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#6 - Fri Apr 2, 2010 1:28 PM EDTThanks for your comment Bighorn. I've never been to SF or LA but I believe what you say. I guess every city has it's streets and neighborhoods that you better avoid. Sad but true!!
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In many neighbor hoods you have to carry a weapon or take you pit bull to remain safe.
Where? Hunter's Point? That is the only area of SF where I have felt unsafe, but then, industrial areas aren't generally where people walk about for fun. I've been in the Tenderloin many a time and never felt threatened. I wouldn't flash a wallet or my iPhone in the 'Loin, but that's common sense.
Also its dangerous to walk and have to cross streets due to drivers that are willing to run you down.
There are dangers in your kitchen and bathroom. Exercise some sense (don't cross on red lights, check both ways, if you use earphones, keep the volume moderate), make sure a driver that is turning sees you--if I see someone is turning and on a cell phone or distracted, I wait and you'll be fine.
Try walking in the crime areas of San Francisco and any where in LA. If you are white walking in a minority area in either city you chance getting mowed down by a car, mobbed or shot.
Funny, I walk in the "minority areas" of SF regularly, from the 'Loin, to the Mission, to Civic Center with no problems. If you walk confidently and at a good pace and don't have an attitude or flash pricey items, people tend to leave you alone.
The few times I have been almost hit by a car have been in wealthier/tourist areas, usually by a BMW driver who is distracted or a tourist who is lost.
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The few times I have been almost hit by a car have been in wealthier/tourist areas, usually by a BMW driver who is distracted or a tourist who is lost.
Go figure, those darn BMW drivers and tourists ;-)
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Heh, I don't know why it is BMW drivers, but it is true. Maybe it's just the law of averages, there are lots of BMWs in SF.
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Same in Europe, BMW and Mercedes. We Dutch always call it German arrogance ;-)
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