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Walking: Improve Your Waistline + Your Health

Walking: Improve Your Waistline + Your Health

by Proforma Construction Inc, May 16, 2016

If you’re ready to make a positive difference in your life, walking is the best way to start and go about it.

Walking is something that we’ve done for hundreds of thousands of years, and is the reason that human has been able to populate every corner of the Earth to the extent that we have done so. One could say that humans are pretty good at walking for this feat. It seems that here in the 21st century we’ve forgotten our humble beginnings as nomads and have begun our way towards a sedentary lifestyle like the ones seen in “WALL-E.” To avoid becoming this kind of human, walking is a great place to get your health back to normal and trim your waistline while you do it.

The Benefits of Walking

Physical activity doesn’t have to be as complicated as stationary bicycle instructors make it seem. A brisk walk for 30 minutes every day can have the following benefits:

  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Improve your daily mood
  • Strengthen your bones and muscles
  • Improve your balance and coordination
  • Prevent or manage various health conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes

Staying Motivated

Everything is easy when you first start out; then it starts to become work, and you tend to lose interest. Ever try learning a new language? Here are some tips to help keep you motivated!

  • Change your routine. Walking in the same place over and over again will become boring after a while. Explore your neighborhood by changing your route.
  • Audiobooks can help. If you don’t like walking to the sound of footsteps or traffic, download some audiobooks and listen! You’ll enjoy getting some exercise out of the way!

Walking is a great way to stay in shape and it’s a great way to keep medical issues at bay. The brisker you walk, the more effect it will have on you. Walking requires proper sidewalks and your building should provide the best sidewalks to best contribute to our society. When looking for a general contractor in the Bay Area, we encourage you to contact Proforma Construction. We have a team of professionals who are equipped to meet all of your commercial construction needs.