I know walk at a brisk pace is good, practicing the fitwalking generates even more benefits from different points of view. Literally it means “walking while staying fit“, A typology of physical activity which should not be confused with the simple walk and which can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age.
Fitwalking, in fact, does not require specific physical preparation, it does not involve tiring sessions fitness to be carried out in the gym at set times and, above all, it can be done outdoors and in company: these aspects represent powerful attractions and explain the growing diffusion of this activity also among senior.
To draw from fitwalking all health benefits, general well-being and the maintenance of fitness ideal, however, it is important to practice it in the right way without risking getting hurt.
Fitwalking and walking: similarities and differences
What distinguishes fitwalking from normal walking? What unites the two activities is certainly the background scenario, which can be a park, a country road, a lakefront or any suitable space for engage in outdoor activities as well as a municipality conveyor belt. Essentially two aspects make the difference:
- i movements to be performed, which must not be left to chance but performed in such a way as to stress muscles and joints in an optimal way;
- the speed to be maintained, which should not be less than 5 or 6 kilometers per hour and which should be kept constant.
As for the correct movements, it is always preferable to pay close attention to the position, keeping the trunk in axis with the legs and trying to keep the shoulders, neck and head in an upright position, favoring the lengthening of the vertebral column. The arms play a fundamental role, supporting the movement especially if a wide swing is made with each step by bending the elbows at right angles. Finally, the hands must not be held with a closed fist but show the palms half-open.
Benefits for health and weight
Dedicating regularly to fitwalking, practicing it at least two or three times a week, generates numerous benefits both for health and for the maintenance of shape weight, an objective that can represent a difficult challenge if over the years you lead a lifestyle that is too sedentary.
The advantages are not lacking, for example, for the heart health, in fact, fast walking promotes the correct functioning of the cardiovascular system and removes the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. In addition to naturally regulating blood pressure, it is beneficial for keeping blood sugar and blood sugar levels under control cholesterol.
Furthermore, the benefits for the joints, often compromised due to poor motor and physiological activity tissue degeneration. Like all aerobic activities, moreover, fitwalking involves a consumption of calories which certainly benefits the weight.
Finally, the positive sides regarding the stress reduction and mental well-being, not only thanks to the release of endorphins due to walking but also tosocial activity which often accompanies the practice of fitwalking.