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Develop Strength from the Inside Out, Not from the Outside In
Remember that from the day you were born into this world, to the day you die, your 640 muscles play an important role in everything you do. Think of it – more than half your body is sheer muscle! It isn’t the muscles that you see that count as much as those you don’t see! Along the 30-foot gastrointestinal tract there are muscles to force food along this tube. The work of bringing adequate amounts of air into your powerful lungs also requires other strong muscles.
And above all, the greatest muscle in your body is your heart, your number one pump. It is the heart that pumps the blood supply into the body’s 640 muscles. And the more we bring these 640 muscles into play, the better our heart, circulation, physical condition and our entire state of health will be! You have four more extra pumps that can also help this whole process – they are your two arms and your two legs – use and exercise them!
Brisk Power Walking is the King of Exercise
Brisk power walking is the best form of aerobic exercise because it brings most of the body into action which helps open up blocked blood vessels and builds your endurance. Your heart grows in strength and efficiency, able to function with less strain. Also, many problems and upsets get solved on walks. As you walk, grasp yourself in the small of the back and feel how your entire frame responds to every stride. Feel how your chief muscles are functioning rhythmically. No other exercise gives the same harmony of coordinating sinews and the same perfect circulation of the blood. Brisk power walking is ideal for you, your health and your heart! (We also enjoy ocean swimming.)
The goal of exercise and weight loss should be to reduce abdominal deposits of fat that lowers the potential for cardiovascular disease.
Faith can place a candle in the darkest night.
Walk 2 to 3 Miles Daily – It Does Miracles!
You should try to walk 2 to 3 miles daily, and sometimes try doubling it. Don’t give yourself excuses. Make a daily walk a permanent part of your Bragg Healthy Heart Fitness Program – all year and in all climates. Conrad Hilton walked in the sun and rain and loved it. Regardless of what other exercise you do, your daily walk is a must!
Of course, you may take it in the form of golf if you enjoy this social sport. But it’s best not to ride around the golf course in an electric cart! This makes a farce of the whole thing. Walking is what your heart needs. We are inclined to agree with Mark Twain, who said, Golf is a good way to spoil a good walk. But, if it takes the game to make you walk, do so. The result is almost the same – healthily functioning muscles and quickened blood circulation, plus a sense of harmony and happiness.
Although the outdoors is preferable – where you can get the most fresh air – indoor walking is far better than none at all. In winter, you can try hallways, porches or shopping malls. When on health crusades around the world, we take an evening brisk walk through the corridors, and up and down the stairs of our hotel. If a roof terrace is available, we prefer this open-air space. Expert Advice on How to Exercise
Often you may ask yourself, “Why aren’t you closing in on your ideal weight?” You’re trying to workout and exercise, but it doesn’t seem your bathroom scale is showing you any results – your weight appears the same as when you started out. Here are some tips from the exercise experts:
An effective weekly exercise program to get your heart in shape should include one rigorous program that makes you sweat; two moderate exercise programs, and one easy session. For example: taking an aerobics class, or a run and after a more relaxing yoga or stretching class.
In the initial phases of exercise training, you may get a post-workout drop in blood sugar that causes cravings for simple carbohydrates like sweets. However, the cravings should disappear a few weeks into your exercise training. Have delicious fresh fruits handy such as organic apples, oranges, pears and bananas, rather than reaching for an unhealthy chocolate bar.
Drink at least 64 ounces of purified (distilled or reverse osmosis) water daily
To Enjoy Your Daily Walk Is Important
Your walking should never be done self-consciously, no heel and toe routine and no time limiting. Let it be the most functional and enjoyable of exercises. Walk naturally – with head high, spine stretched up, chest out and tummy in. Swing your hips, arms and body into action. Walk as though your legs began at the middle of your torso. Breathe deeply! You will feel physical elation and will carry yourself proudly with body erect and arms swinging easily from your shoulders.
Move at your own pace, with a free spirit and a light heart. If you want, listen to motivational tapes or music. As you walk, your body ceases to matter, you become as near a poet and nature philosopher as you will ever be.
Walk your worries away! As blood courses through your arteries, cleansing and nourishing your body, you are filled with a sense of well-being that clears your mind of troubles and nourishes it with positive thoughts. As we stride along on our hike, we say to ourselves and sometimes aloud with each step – Health! Strength! Youth! Vitality! Love! for Eternity!
It’s beneficial to also take a hiking tour once a year. Select interesting areas which you, your family and friends would like to see, and hike about 15 miles daily. You will broaden your knowledge of our beautiful planet and of Mother Nature, as well as help to build a more powerful, healthier and long-lasting heart. The websites listed below will help you in your selection.
Walking-Running – Perfect Conditioners
We love jogging and walking – because a run a day helps keep heart attacks away! We also enjoy light jogging, as practiced by athletes in training workouts. Do this with an easy sustained pace, head up, shoulders back, arms swinging naturally. All athletes and trainers worldwide consider running and jogging as perfect conditioners. Websites to inspire you into healthy walking, jogging and hiking programs in your area:
Explore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet: www.sierraclub.com
Fitness Connection: www.fitconnection.com/
Dance, Fitness & Sports Store: www.activevideos.com/walking.htm
Travel Guides: www.gorp.com/gorp
