The food is usually an important part of any holiday, but overdoing sweets and other unhealthy foods can lead to weight gain. Although enjoying the treats, overeating can lead to, etc. "post-holiday syndrome" - ugrizenie and regret for the increased weight. Since it is almost impossible to restrict all delicacies during the holidays, year-one training will be good. If the gym is not your favorite pastime, you can try something easier - walking. One of the most effective ways to maintain your weight or lose weight is regular and prolonged physical activity, such as walking.

Why start with walking?

Walking is simple, free, and one of the easiest ways to be active, to lose weight and stay healthy. It is underestimated as a form of exercise, but walking is ideal for people of all ages who want to be active and to reduce the weight gained during the holidays. Experts say that the passing of 10,000 steps per day contributes to a number of physical benefits, including the regulation of blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, prevention of rheumatic diseases.

Whether you lose weight depends on the duration and intensity of walking and what comprises your diet. Continuous walking for 30 minutes or more is best for burning fat. At a fast pace for 30 minutes should travel a distance of 2.5-3.3 km. If you walk most days of the week for at least 30 minutes, you will burn an extra 1000-3000 calories per week and your metabolism will improve every day.

Here's how regular walking help

You will burn more calories

you will lose weight

Will decrease cholesterol levels in the blood

Will normalize blood pressure

Will balance the sugar levels in the blood

Will raise your tone

Will strengthen bones

Finally, your muscles will become strong and will improve the flexibility of joints

Why walking is the best form of exercise for weight loss?

Walking is the best exercise for someone to start their active mode, because it is one of the most natural and simple exercises. It can be done anywhere and anytime. No need for special equipment or experience. Easily plan and progress is easily measured. Walking does not burden the body, so it can be done every day. You can easily find a company that will further motivate you not to miss the walks.

Here's how to start walking:

Equipment: It is important to choose shoes with proper curve of the arch, rigid heel and thick flexible soles that hug the foot and absorb the impact. Wear loose and comfortable clothes, so can walk safely.

Choose carefully field: If you walk outside, avoid roads with cracked sidewalks, potholes, low hanging branches or uneven grass to save unwanted injuries. It is best to go to the park or a place that is well paved.

Heat: It is important to warm up before you start fast walking. Walk slowly for 5-10 minutes to warm up the muscles and prepare the body for the workout. Gradually accelerate.

Dissolution: At the end of the walk walk slowly for five to ten minutes to help the muscles to relax and prevent the pain that can occur after exercise.

Stretch: After relax, gently stretch muscles. If you prefer stretching before walking, remember to warm up before. Stretching helps the muscles to relax and to prevent pain.

Hydration: Drink plenty of fluids before and after the walk. If you start a long walk, take water with you.

How to make the walk interesting?

Many people start with a desire mode, but give very quickly. The reason for this may be boredom and monotony regime. Here are a few ideas on how to keep the interest and fight boredom.

Do not limit yourself to local streets, go their separate ways to not get bored watching the same view.

Walk at different times of the day. Sights seen first morning look different when you see them in the afternoon or evening.

You can drive a certain distance from home and to walk in another neighborhood or in the park.

Walk with a friend will help to strengthen the relationship and you have to know better.

Finally, remember that a change in lifestyle and habits slowly. Requires perseverance and effort to make it part of your daily regimen. Over time, will notice the benefits of your physical and mental health as well as your appearance.

Enjoy the holidays with a delicious meal, but also launched a new more active physical regime. So you will feel full and not feel remorse of conscience from impaired diet.