Saturday, March 21, 2009

Article - The secret Canadian exercise weapon: Walking

Canwest News Service, March 10
Author: Jill Barker

Why walk? It’s affordable, accessible and simple to master. There’s no learning curve, no need to wear Lycra and no better way to improve your health and well-being. Going for a daily walk burns unwanted calories, improves heart health, builds stronger bones and reduces the risk of some forms of cancer. It can be done solo, with a buddy or with a pair of earbuds pumping in some solid tunes.

Think of it as exercise’s Canadian option; understated, underrated and totally forgiving. If there’s a downside to walking, I haven’t found it.

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