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Walk Your Way Into the New Year!

It’s a brand new year and for many of us this means setting new goals and personal resolutions. Focusing on improving our health and fitness is a common goal. For those looking to lose some weight this new year, to jump into an exercise program or just a desire to get active, walking is a simple and easy place to start. The knowledgeable staff at Sports Specialist Rehab Centre want to inform you why walking can make a real difference in your life this year!

Why Walk:

  1. It’s free.
  2. There’s no equipment necessary.
  3. You can start anytime.

Health Benefits of Walking:

  1. Can reduce the risk of developing diabetes and cancer.
  2. Can reduce blood pressure and cholesterol.
  3. Can improve your mood and mental sharpness.

Social Benefits of Walking:

  1. It’s a way to connect with your local community, making it stronger: More people in the streets means neighborhood crime rates go down and can improve the local economy.
  2. Meeting new people and connecting with neighbors not usually seen when at home.
  3. Improving family bonds: Walking can promote better communication within a family as a whole and with respect to children, walking can help reduce behavioral problems and improve academic performance.

How to Start:

  1. Make sure you discuss walking with a medical professional first in order to confirm that it’s the right activity for you.
  2. Begin with modest goals. For example, try a 5-10 minute walk for a week or two, then, in the absence of any pain or problems, add 5-10 minutes a week.
  3. When starting a walking program, we recommend that you avoid up hills and down hills at first and unpaved/uneven terrain until you build a routine. This will minimize the risk of injury.
  4. Dress according to weather conditions and avoid walking outside in rainy or icy weather.
  5. Most importantly, have fun!

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