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...muscles and toughen up your ligaments especially the ones in your lower body.

Walking could be one of the easiest ways to burn calories; it can be done in any kind of weather and has an effect on the entire body. Walking programs can be easily drawn up according the person's age and the stamina so that it would not tire you out but instead give you the health benefit your require. There are walking programs for beginners and for accustomed walkers and even people who would like to become professionals at walking. One of the first and foremost points about walking is that you should choose a safe place to walk. Avoid picking roads with traffic or even crowded streets. Wear clothes and shoes in which you would feel very comfortable. Avoid tight fitting clothes and try out synthetic ones as they tend to quickly absorb sweat. Make sure that your shoes are well worn with thick soles and high support in steps. Your walking programs should always start with a warm up for 5-8 minutes, light stretches and flexes will help you loosen up your muscles and joints. After the warm up you could start with a slow walk for 10 minutes and then increase your speed for another 10 minutes of your walk and then slow down again and do a cool down for the next 5 minutes. This is one of the simplest walking programs whether for beginners or regular walkers. You have to start your walking routine at a slow pace and then you can increase the speed of your walking. The distance you walk and the time that you walk should also be increased slowly. You should walk at least 3 times a weeks initially and then slowly make it 5 days a week as you are able to increase you stamina and pace .Sticking to your program is one of the most important things to do. It would be easier if you were to maintain a journal, where you can record your progress.

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