I walk every day that I possibly can outside for an hour.
When I started walking my goal was to get to 30 minutes daily but as my speed and stamina improved I increased the length until I am now walking an hour daily. I focus on getting my heart rate up to 80% of my target heart rate for 30 minutes of the walk. I don’t focus on distance, I focus on time and heart rate but that is usually almost 2 1/2 miles. (Target Heart Rate information below.)
“I think it is the best of humanity that goes out to walk. In happy hours, I think all affairs may be wisely postponed for walking.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Reasons to walk
1. Improve your mood
2. Burn calories and maintain a healthy weight
3. Improve heart health
4. Reduce your risk of chronic diseases
5. Reduce your stress
6. Improve your sleep
7. Boost your brainpower
8. Alleviate joint pain
Information about Target Heart Rate Here
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