Most Effective Exercises: Walking

Walking as an exercise is always a winner; and the beauty of it is that everybody is doing it at least once a day for whatever reason!

You can walk anywhere, anytime. Use a treadmill or hit the streets. All you need is a good pair of shoes.

Another benefit is that you do not have to allocate special time of your already packed day to fit in walking - just do what I do; I walk to work and back every day! Ok, I know, I have the benefit that my work is only 4 km from my home whilst many are not that lucky.

Therefore, for those who have to allocate specific time for exercise every day, here is how it works: For a beginning start with five to ten minutes at a time. Increase the time with about 2 minutes for each walk until you reach about 30 minutes per walk - you can then stick to these 30 minutes for a month and there after consider adding some more time per walk - it is up to you. But 30 minutes a day of brisk walking is more than sufficient.

Enjoy it but please look after your safety during walking and the best advice is to have somebody walking with you!

Danie

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How to Have Beautiful and Sexy Legs

Together with their eyes and breasts, women's legs are a primary target for men's  scrutiny and approval.

Here is how to go for those beautiful, sexy legs:

·         If your legs are too fat, lose fat by going on a sensible diet and exercise. Start a regular sport activity or go to the gym.

·         Sometimes, legs may not be fat, but look heavy, because of bad circulation. Put your legs and feet up.

·         If your legs are too thin, improve them with exercise. The legs can look much more attractive with better muscle tone. Walking and bicycling are wonderful exercises for shapely legs. At the office, walk up the stairs, instead of taking the elevator!

·         Avoid standing for prolonged periods of time to reduce the appearance of varicose veins.

·         Smooth legs look more appealing than fuzzy legs. Creams can be used as hair removers, and there is quite a number of shaving tools present in the market. But the best natural depilatory is a turmeric paste, apply it before a bath, and leave it on to dry.

·         After a bath, make your skin feel good by moisturizing it.

·         Avoid excessive sun exposure.

·         Avoid baths that are too hot.

·         Elevate or raise your legs when sleeping.

·         Always finish your shower with a cold water jet on your legs.

·         Drink a lot of water.

There you are. Remember, it is no good to look sexy. You must also be sexy!

Shape your body by Walking

The greatest myth about walking as an exercise is that walking helps only in reducing your weight and not toning your body the way you want it, by removing fat from specific parts of your body. Gym exercises and Swimming are looked upon as better options when body toning is in question.

This is not true, however. There is more to walking than just pleasure-walking and fast walking. There are many ways of walking and each of your body parts benefit from some way or the other.

Here's how you can shape your body the way you want, by walking:

1. Flat Stomach - Walk downhill with small, fast steps, stomach in, shoulders straight.

Make your steps as small as possible and very fast.

2. Shapely Thighs - Walk uphill with long steps, without bending your knees, stomach in, shoulders straight. This will shape your hips as well.

3. Slimmer Arms - Swing your arms freely as you walk. Feel the pressure in your upper arms as you stretch your arms back and forth.

4. Slim Waistline - Walk at a medium pace with your hands held high in the air above your head. Keep your hands straight and maintain a perfect posture as you walk.

Continued exercising in the correct way will bring you desired results. I suggest  continuing any kind of exercise regularly for at least 40 days before expecting results.

By Lata Tokhi

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