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How-To-Walk-Right?

By Super Admin

Walking-is-the-only-exercise-which-works-out-every-body-part-simultaneously.-Morning-walk-is-recommended-by-every-doctor.-Walking-is-a-great-stress-buster,-helps-you-burn-out-calories-and-is-a-great-medicine-for-gastric-patients.-During-walking-the-body-also-inhales-more-which-allows-your-body-to-breath-in-the-efficient-amount-of-oxygen.

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Benefits-are-gained-only-with-correct-form-of-walking.-Walking-in-a-wrong-style-can-have-inverse-effect.-Lets-see-the-common-some-walking-mistakes-and-their-cures---1.Taking-Big-Steps-–-People-have-a-tendency-of-taking-big-steps-when-walking.-This-over-stretches-your-muscles.-You-should-stick-to-your-normal-walking-style.-Taking-big-steps-may-put-excess-pressure-on-the-front-foot.-This-may-lead-to-improper-gait-and-exertion-of-the-body.2.Fast-Walking-–-It-is-generally-believed-that-walking-fast-will-burn-more-calories.-It-is-a-myth.-You-should-walk-at-your-normal-pace.-With-regular-walking-your-speed-itself-increases-with-time.-Pushing-your-body-to-walk-fast-will-soar-you-heart-palpitation-and-in-some-cases-regular-practice-of-fast-walking-can-lead-to-ill-health.3.Wrong-Posture-–-Few-people-tend-to-bend-forward-while-walking.-This-is-not-correct.-You-should-hold-yourself-straight.-This-will-help-you-perfect-your-gait.-Straight-posture-also-works-on-your-breathing-procedure.While-walking-the-hands-should-never-swing-high.-They-should-be-bend-to-90-degrees-near-your-waist-and-swing-slightly-forward-and-backward-in-a-rhythm.Look-straight-while-walking.-Holding-your-head-up-helps-you-breath-properly.4.-Improper-Shoes-–-People-tend-to-wear-the-general-sports-shoe-while-walking.-Walking-shoes-are-different-from-sports-shoes.-Walking-shoes-are-more-compact-and-soft.-They-have-a-bounce-which-is-needed-while-walking.-Walking-shoes-should-be-bought-from-reputed-stores-which-can-guide-you-with-the-correct-shoe-for-you.-5.Walking-Clothes-–-Walking-clothes-need-not-be-heavy-and-woolen.-The-clothes-you-wear-while-walking-should-be-light-and-of-cotton-material.-You-should-wear-a-light-cotton-jacket-over-your-T-shirt.-During-Winters,-you-can-wear-woolen-jackets-but-make-sure-you-don't-cover-your-nose.-You-should-breath-properly.6.Drinking-Water-–-It-is-believed-that-one-shouldn't-drink-water-before,-during-and-after-walking.-It-is-a-myth.-You-of-course-shouldn't-drink-a-lot-of-water-before-walking-but-a-cup-of-water-is-fine.-During-walking-you-should-drink-a-cup-of-water-every-20-mints.-This-keeps-your-body-hydrated.-After-walking-don't-drink-coffee-or-tea-but-please-drink-a-glass-of-energy-drink.7.Take-A-Break-–-Excess-of-anything-is-bad.-Take-break-from-morning-walk-in-intervals.-Give-your-body-some-rest.-This-helps-your-body-to-rejuvenate.Morning-walk-though-is-good-for-everybody-but-people-suffering-from-nerve-problem-should-not-walk-too-much.-There-nerves-are-generally-weak-and-over-exertion-can-cause-a-break-down.-If-with-regular-walking,-you-notice-swelling-in-your-arms-and-legs-please-consult-a-doctor.

Story first published: Friday, July 1, 2011, 19:45 [IST]
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