Archives for Walking
Food and Walks
February 2nd, 2012 by Bea | Nutrition, Walking
I realized that I have covered a decent amount of ground in terms of using walking as a form of exercise and the tips and tricks that are associated with the physical motions, but I have yet to write about food and how that can influence your walk. Don’t worry so much about the carbohydrates in your diet. True, too much of them will be harmful, but you do not have to remove them from your diet. The same goes with fats; too little fat is also not healthy for your body. Exercising will use up the glycogen storages in
Walking Posture
January 3rd, 2012 by Bea | Walking
In order to get some quality walks in, you do need to have good posture. Walking hunched over, or putting too much pressure in the wrong places, may actually do more harm than good.
First and foremost, stand up straight. You may think that this is trivial, but that's because it is. Straight doesn't mean that you pull your shoulders back and try to look tall by arching your back.
Straight means that you should be thinking about being tall. While you are thinking about that, take some time to center yourself. Don't lean too far back or forward; that will
First and foremost, stand up straight. You may think that this is trivial, but that's because it is. Straight doesn't mean that you pull your shoulders back and try to look tall by arching your back.
Straight means that you should be thinking about being tall. While you are thinking about that, take some time to center yourself. Don't lean too far back or forward; that will
Walking in Heels
December 8th, 2011 by Bea | Walking
Are you stuck wearing heels to work or for another commitment? Don’t worry, that only means that you will be putting yourself in a position to exercise. I must put a disclaimer out there that heels are not typically good for your feet. They can give you shin splints and in general, provide little support for your feet; however, you may need to walk in heels from time to time.
Studies have shown that high heels can create a firmer butt and work out your calves. You probably already knew the calves portion of that fact. Livestrong.com even has a
Studies have shown that high heels can create a firmer butt and work out your calves. You probably already knew the calves portion of that fact. Livestrong.com even has a
Stairs Tiring You Out?
November 10th, 2011 by Bea | Walking
Have you ever noticed that you can walk and walk and walk without losing your breath, but that walking up four flights of stairs can tire you out so easily? I know that is the case for me. All of my classes are on the fourth floor, and in fact, my room is on the fourth floor as well, so I frequently find myself taking the stairs. It always amazes me that I can be so out of breath once I get to the top, but somehow, the stairs always seem to get the best of me.
One would think
One would think
Safe Walking
October 11th, 2011 by Bea | Walking
I have been recently reading our school's crime log. Most of the crimes are silly ones, like people leaving their bike outside of the library for 45 minutes, and then coming back to find it gone; however, a lot of the recent crimes have involved people getting things stolen out of their hands while they walked.
You have to be smart when you are walking outside, and you have to make sure that you take a few extra precautions to reduce any changes of becoming a victim.
The number one tip is to be alert. You need to be aware of
You have to be smart when you are walking outside, and you have to make sure that you take a few extra precautions to reduce any changes of becoming a victim.
The number one tip is to be alert. You need to be aware of
