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Walking is an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise.
Walking strengthens and tones the muscles of the leg
and hips. If you are aware of your posture as you
walk, you will also strengthen the core stabilising
muscles of the spine and abdominals.
Walking is great exercise for your heart (www.heartfoundation.com.au)
and can assist in reducing your risk of heart disease,
high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes.
Walking is a good form of weight bearing exercise
for the legs and hips, as it will help keep your bones
strong and help fight the crippling effects of osteoporosis.
Walking is also great for fat burning as you can maintain
a constant increased heart rate for an extended period
of time. This encourages your body to use fat as the
major fuel source for your muscles.
Almost anyone can walk, so pull on a pair of supportive
sports shoes and let's begin your first steps towards
a healthier lifestyle.
Simply click on the relevant BMI category for your
personal walking program.
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