We've written lots of stories over the years about the power of walking. It's a great way to get exercise, fresh air, and to relax. One of my favorite things about walking is that it's free--all you have to do is put forth a little effort (if you have a dog, they'll gladly do this for you!). Since our economy calls for budget-friendly options, this should top the list.
I especially like to walk outside in Alabama. Year-long, the weather usually allows this.Even though the weather's turned cooler, I've found all kinds of new ways to walk. I walked around a mall recently and found that carrying heavy shopping bags demands just as much work as strength training with hand weights. Walking around the house doing little jobs here and there also clocks thousands of calorie-crunching steps.
We do have an outdoor track here on our work campus. Three laps around it equals one mile. The track winds around a pond and is surrounded with trees. By the time I finish looking at the trees and geese, I've gone three laps--easy!
In other words, walking is a sure way to get somewhere with your health. Get it? Get somewhere? Ha, ha, ha.
Here are some of my favorite Healthy Living stories on walking and budget exercise. Enjoy and then get moving!
