Darpan News Desk City of Surrey, 18 Jun, 2021 11:19 AM
Before you go:
Get some good, supportive walking shoes to lessen the chance of injury along trails. Waterproof options are great for our climate.
Bring water to stay hydrated if planning on a lengthy walk. Park water fountains remain closed during Covid-19, so best to bring your own. Don’t forget Fido if walking the dog!
Find a walking group to join. Meeting new people with a common interest makes walking more enjoyable. Learn more about walking resources in Surrey.
While walking:
Connecting with others while walking is beneficial to mental health. Even phoning a friend while walking is valuable if you can’t connect in person.
Walking can be a form of meditation. Noticing the sights and sounds of nature is highly beneficial, not to mention the increased oxygen coming from the trees and plants.
Walking after dinner can aid digestion, control blood sugar and boost metabolism.
Step it Up a Notch:
Walk with light weights to burn more calories.
Create a playlist of quicker tempo music. You’ll get your heart rate up as you walk along.
Set a goal, whether it’s to increase your daily or weekly steps, number of kilometers covered or number of parks you visit. Reaching your goal is fun and keeps it interesting.
Train for a charity walk. It provides a goal and purpose to keep you motivated.
Consider a walking holiday when travel resumes. Walking holidays and treks are popular in the U.K. and many parts of Europe.
Walking with Families:
Make a game of it for kids! How many interesting plants, bugs, flowers, etc. can each child find along the way. Take photos too.
Connect with other families…new Moms. Great way to catch up while being active.
Walking for Seniors:
Consider walking poles for added stability along hills and trails. The top of the handle should be at waist/hip level and your elbow at 90 degrees.
Always have a phone with you for added safety.
Try an outdoor walking track. The rubberized surface provides cushioning and traction with every step.
Even if you are above 40, it is not too late to hit the gym as researchers have found that "relatively intense" endurance exercises confer benefits on the heart irrespective of the age at which a person begins fitness training.
During summer time hay fever, a condition that shows signs similar to a cold with sneezing, is common. Two-thirds of sufferers claim that their current treatment isn’t helping to alleviate the symptoms, so here are some tips that can help people sneeze-proof their summer.
In an attempt to fulfil the responsibility of both personal and professional life, mothers forget to give time to them. This Mother's Day, on May 11, an expert suggests that moms should rest and rejuvenate, focus on work-life balance and be themselves to make the most of their journey.
Cameron Diaz, Nicole Richie, Amanda Seyfried and Nikki Reed are just a few of the stars who were spotted out and about with their pooches, and now it’s time you too did the same.
With summer holidays around the corner, now seems like a better time than ever to do more exercise and eat right to achieve the desired beach-ready body. Few simple workouts during lunch break can help in achieving the desired results, says an expert.
If white coloured clothes have a soothing effect on people, eating white vegetables is beneficial too and you should include more of cauliflower and garlic in your diet.
