Walk Your Way to Fitness
Seventy-seven million Americans regularly walk for fitness and pleasure!
Fitness experts now feel that walking can be as valuable an aerobic exercise as jogging, swimming, or biking. In fact, walking may be the best form of exercise you can undertake. Walking is the oldest form of exercise known to man. Scottsdale Village Square has a regular walking group, encouraging the community to stay fit! Seventy-seven million Americans regularly walk for fitness and pleasure, reaping the following benefits:
- Enhanced weight loss
- Increased energy
- Improved fitness level
- Decreased stress and tension
- Improved muscle tone
- Increased ability to perform daily activities
- Decreased risk of age-related disease
- Improved cardiovascular health
The popularity of walking as a fitness activity is growing. Walking is low risk, easy to start, and it is hard to hurt yourself. A runner's feet are subjected to three to four times their body weight every time they touch the ground. A walker's feet, by contrast, will only be subjected to one and one-half times their body weight. Walking exercises muscles all over your body and it is actually one of the best exercises for healthy feet. Walking is great exercise for people who are in terrific shape, and it's just as good for people in lousy shape. Virtually every cardiac rehabilitation program in America bases its exercise regimen on walking.
If you are already walking - good for you! Weekly walking sessions are available for all our residents. Scottsdale Village Square encourages everyone to get out and WALK!
