I recently met a woman who claimed that she didn’t want to exercise because she feared losing her curves. That’s one of the craziest and laziest statement I’ve ever heard. Exercising will not make you look less attractive nor will it cause you to lose your curves. I know plenty of thick women who exercise and still maintain their curvy physique. So ladies, don’t worry about getting your curvy card revoked. Besides, being healthy and exercising will prolong your life.
There are numerous benefits to exercise. Exercise reduces stress, alleviates depression, improves learning, improves self-esteem and body image, and helps you live longer. It also makes you feel good! Numerous studies have shown that diabetes, hypertension, …show more content…
You have to eliminate the unhealthy habits and try something new. You have to step outside of your comfort zone and commit to living an active lifestyle. Fortunately, there is one physical activity that you can do daily that doesn’t require a gym membership: Walking!
Walk Your Way to Better Health
Walking is one of the easiest ways to increase your physical activity and improve your health. Walking is one of the best aerobic exercises that you can benefit from without damaging your joints. Failing to move regularly throughout your day can contribute to various diseases affecting your heart, circulation and respiratory systems.
Good health requires that we take at least 10,000 steps a day for fitness, heart health, and weight control. Unfortunately, the average person only averages 2,000 steps each day. A sedentary person who sits in an office chair at work may only average 1,000 steps a day. 10,000 steps equals walking 5 miles per day. Listed below are a few suggestions to help increase your daily