Stride for Better Health by Patricia Wagner

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Author: Patricia Wagner

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Stride for Better Health

(c) 2004 by Patricia Wagner

Did you know that walking is one of the best activities you

can do to dramatically increase your level of health?

Many people today are afflicted with "coach-potato-itis!"

They come home from work, switch on their TVs and forget

that their bodies need maintenance. But one day reality

comes crashing through when their doctors say, "You have a

problem!"

This article will show you a simple strategy for improving

your health through a fun and inexpensive walking program

that promises many benefits.

First, it will increase your energy level. Since walking is

an aerobic exercise, it helps the heart and lungs become

more efficient.

Both PCOPF (the President's Council on Physical Fitness) and

the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney

Disease (NIDDK) state that a regular walking program can

lower resting heart rates and blood pressure. It can help

burn excess calories and increase muscle tone too.

Second, walking can enhance your mental health. Taking

regular walks can help reduce stress and enable you to sleep

better. It can also help relieve symptoms of depression,

anxiety and stress. When you walk, your body produces

endorphins which produce a feeling of wellbeing.

Third, it's fun! The President’s Council on Physical Fitness

(PCOPF) calls walking the most popular form of exercise. It

can be very enjoyable taking walks with a friend or loved

one or even in groups. My husband and I often take walks at

night and discuss our day. It's a special time for me.

Here's what you'll need as you begin your new

walk-for-health lifestyle. Purchase a pair of comfortable

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BIO:

Patricia Wagner offers informative tips on living a more
energetic lifestyle at http://www.a-to-z-wellness.com.
She is also an artist and you can view her paintings at
http://www.artbywagner.com.

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