Take a step towards weight loss

Walking is easy, free, makes you feel fabulous and best of all, it can help you shed those kilograms!
Whether you take a friend or two along, or go walking solo, set yourself some walking goals and aim to meet them, before setting bigger goals. After all, you can only hit your targets one step at a time!
Life Healthcare magazine gives us an example of such an exercise programme:
Weeks one and two
Walk for 10 minutes every second weekday and 10 minutes every weekend day.
Weeks three and four
Walk for 15-20 minutes every second weekday and 30 minutes every weekend day.
Weeksfour and five
Walk for 20-30 minutes most weekdays and 30 minutes each weekend day.
Week six and beyond
Walk for 30 minutes or more, 5 or more days of the week.
Loreen Winton, a biokineticist based at Life Kingsbury and Claremont hospital says that you need to pay attention to your posture whilst walking. She suggests that you should walk in an upright position, with your arms swinging naturally alongside your body. Your shoulders should be relaxed with your buttocks and abdominals gently contracted. Always seek professional advice if you have any concerns or questions, she advises.
And remember to consult your doctor before starting any new exercise programme, especially if you have any existing medical conditions.

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