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If you can’t run, consider ‘power walking’


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We all know of the very useful power nap which can refresh us instantly in the middle of a busy day, but little do we know of power walk which is the new mantra of health. Powerwalking also known as speed walking has its origin in the athletic event of Racewalking. Racewalkers keep their bodies low to the ground, with shoulders steady and arms pumping through the hip. Speed is influenced by the strength of the arms and rapidity of leg movement. In a nutshell powerwalking is cheap, convenient, calorie-blasting, joint-friendly workout! Jogging requires a proper track and might not be such a feasible option for people suffering from joint problems.

However a power walk can be taken by almost anyone and neither a gym membership nor any fancy equipment is required for it. But let us not confuse power walking with brisk walking. Just walking at a brisk pace will not do much; it needs to be a vigorous walk with a lot of arm pumping and hip swinging. Think you might look silly doing it? That is precisely the reason why the concept has not caught on much. There are a couple of things which can be done to avoid power walking turning into an embarrassing experience:  Try to avoid busy commercial areas while walking.  Take up a partner to walk along  Try walking early morning when there are less people and less air pollution. Power walk is energizing and a great way to start the day. It gets the heart pumping and the blood flowing. It can be undertaken in the middle of a work day, and you will find that you return for the post lunch meeting feeling much more alert! Via:Dietblog Image

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Obtain maximum results from exercise with positive mental attitude


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There is a common saying ‘believe and achieve’ and interestingly, it seems to be working with our exercise too. That notion has been pulled out through a new study conducted by Harvard researchers. Researchers went through this study quite strategically and in this, series a group of hotel cleaners was told that their work of dusting and cleaning 15 rooms each day is sufficient to keep their selves healthy while the other group was kept blind to this notion. After four weeks, results that sprang out were quite surprising. Actually, it was found that those who imbibed the idea that physical work is good for their health were found more trim and fit than those who were kept unaware of this notion. Another study focused on the same issue also brought out similar results. This very fact makes this finding quite palpable. Expounding the importance of positive mental attitude over physical workouts, Crum and Langer write: Whether the change in physiological health was brought about directly or indirectly, it is clear that health is significantly affected by mind-set. This is not for the first time when power of positive mental attitude has been shown tiding higher. Previous studies have also dubbed positive mental attitude as a portent weapon in every walk of life.As far as, exercise is concerned it has been found quite effective in fighting several mental as well as physical disorders. Perhaps that is why an adage goes like this:- Mind-the most powerful tool. Image credit: Svetpodpalmovkou Via: IOL