There are many ways you could possibly benefit from an exercise as simple as morning walk. Up front, in today’s fast world, you deprive your self of the much needed oxygen, that is anyways getting depleted with time. The oxygen that you get earliest in the morning gives great amount of energy and the movement in your legs releases the good cholesterol in your blood. Morning walk is considered to be the best form of exercise. It increases your metabolism and blood circulation and also lowers your blood sugar level. Most diabetics have noticed a remarkable decline in their blood sugar levels, thanks to their regular promenades, especially the one taken earliest in the morning.
Not only does walking make you healthier but it also burns calories, creates psychological well being, increases metabolism, strengthens muscles, increases flexibility, improves respiratory function and helps concentration and memory. Walking is also a stress reducer. Stress has been proven to contribute more than any other factor to the reduction of longevity. Walking can help reduce that stress and increase your longevity.
An undeniable advantage of taking a morning walk is that it helps you reduce fat and one of the primary reasons people decide to walk is to lose pounds. There are some simple formulas you can use to determine how many calories are being burned according to your weight and how fast you are walking.
- 3.0 miles/hour (20 minute mile): Burns 0.027 calories/pound/minute.
- 3.5 miles/hour (17 minute mile): Burns 0.033 calories/pound/minute.
- 4.0 miles/hour (15 minute mile): Burns 0.042 calories/pound/minute.
- 4.5 miles/hour (13 minute mile): Burns 0.047 calories/pound/minute.
For example, if you walk 20 minute mile for just 20 minutes and your weight is 235 pounds you will lose 0.027×235x20 = 126.9 calories
The morning walk has so many benefits to offer that it is definitely worth trying. Here are a few tips to make your morning walk more interesting and regular:
- Walk together with some friend
- Keep a dog and walk the dog in the morning.
- Listen to music while walking.
- Change your route and explore your surroundings.
If you plan to do more walking, make sure you have proper shoes, that you stretch properly before you go and include a warm-up and cool-down period in the time you have allotted for your walk.
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