Home Gym and Walking – A Stellar Combination

I’m busy, you’re busy, and so is everyone else. Isn’t this the mantra us, in the western world, live by? With the busy lifestyles today few adults with families can afford to take the time necessary to go the health club or neighbourhood gym on a regular basis.  Even if it’s within a short distance, we more often than not think to ourselves “Who has time for that?”

Still, we all recognize that exercise is good for you – no question about it.  If you name any random ten medical conditions and diseases, you can bet your bottom dollar that some form of frequent exercise is a good treatment or preventative measure for at least nine of them. Diet and exercise pop-up as treatments and preventative measures in so many of the diseases that ail us today, and both of these areas are a good place to focus on if your concerned about your health.

That is why fitness bloggers like myself exist. Some people are only out to make a quick buck, but people can often tell who is serious about this and who isn’t. A fitness blog like this is not tailored to one demographic, but universally condones exercise for all. And it doesn’t have to be hard either. Even just some simple walking for exercise can go a long way to improving your health.  Walking for exercise is fun, easy, and is a great stress reducer.

Another idea for those who find it hard to get to the gym is to get home gym equipment.  Firstly, I’m not talking about bulky equipment that will fill up the basement or several bedrooms.  What you want is something that you enjoy that can be done in the privacy of your home whenever you desire. That is why I have promoted Resistance or Yoga Bands for strength training. However, this is not the only thing.

The idea of home gym equipment need not be a daunting enterprise, just something that will save hours and allow the exercise program that your desire right from your own home.  There is plenty of such equipment available in the Granite Fitness Online Store. It does take some research, but it will be worth it. For those who have a lot of weight to lose, start off with something simple like walking.

The great thing about walking for exercise is that you can do it anywhere.  You have absolutely no excuse for not getting up and walking around for at least 30 minutes a day.  What if it’s raining?  Well, try taking an umbrella or put on a poncho. As long as it’s not pouring, you’ll be fine. Seriously, just get out for a short walk around the block a couple times and you’ll thank yourself for it later

Why walking? And why do so many seniors do it? Walking for exercise is extremely low impact, and so anyone of any age can do it safely and frequently without worrying about damaging themselves. Running and other more strenuous forms of exercise can cause all kinds of joint pain and soreness, and isn’t recommended unless you are in otherwise good shape. Oh trust me, I’ve hurt my knees before due to running too much.

Many recent studies into different forms of exercise are showing that walking is every bit as good for you as running or other more vigorous exercises. But of course, compared to running, you will need to do it for longer since it is less intense.  If you are walking for exercise, go for at least 30 minutes or even an hour.  The more the better, as you generally can’t hurt yourself by walking too much.

There are a lot of exercise programs that are beginning to realise the benefits of walking for exercise.  As it is something virtually anyone that can walk can do, and there is a huge target market for walking programs.  I’d recommend any program that motivates you to walk frequently.  Even without a specific program, there are hiking and walking clubs all over the place that you can join.

Not only can walking for exercise be a way to maintain good health, but it can also be a good way to meet new people and form new networks. Isn’t that great? With so many benefits and virtually no cons, you can’t go wrong with walking for exercise.  Its only drawback is that it takes time to do, but it is time well spent.

What is the value of good health and longevity? Priceless! Get a favourite piece of gym equipment, combine that with a walking or jogging plan, and you have everything needed to develop a healthy workout and exercise program without the inconvenience of going to the gym all the time. Don’t forget to check out the resistance band set and the products at the Granite Fitness Online Store.

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