Exercising outdoors as suggested at www.exerciseoutdoor.com can be stimulating and healthy. Walking and swimming are two of the best and least stressful activities you can do. Walking doesn't have to be boring either. You can walk your dog or go with a friend. This can also be your quiet time. Work from a few minutes up to 20 minutes a day for 5 days a week. It is important to stretch before starting your walk to avoid injury. Good socks and shoes meant for walking are essential. Stay on even surfaces such as an oval track or sidewalk. Walking regularly decreases your chances of stroke, heart attack and diabetes with the added benefit of weight loss. Swimming is an activity that provides a full body cardiovascular workout. It sends oxygenated blood throughout your body. It is great for toning muscles, burning calories and for reducing vascular incidents. One hour of swimming burns as many calories as running six miles in one hour. The stress on your joints is minimal and your muscle strength is increased. Swimming and walking are both good releases for tension and stress in addition to the other health benefits. |
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