Walking is a form of exercise that is available to almost everyone. While it is a low-impact exercise there are many benefits. All we have to do is motivate ourselves to get out and walk.
If you are like me, you can find a lot of excuses *not* to walk. It’s too hot, too cold, too windy, too rainy … you get the picture. Still, I know I need at least 30 minutes of exercise every day. On days I just can’t get motivated to take a walk, I have found a wonderful alternative. YouTube.com
My office is the perfect place to join a “walk at home” video. There is ample space and my computer screen is large enough for viewing while moving. There are a couple of instructors I particularly enjoy. Sometimes I just try random videos. Searching for “walk at home” or “walking for seniors” yields multiple selections.
I use the free videos. Some of those have advertisements once or twice during the routine, but I just keep walking through the ads.
Leslie Sansone, a workout instructor from years ago, has some fun 15-minute and 30-minute routines. You walk in place, step to the side, walk forward and backward, kick, and reach. Even in the 15-minute workout your heart rate gets elevated for about 10 minutes. She is adorable with her lovely smile and cute comments. Her one-mile walking workout is my favorite. It takes about 17 minutes and shows additional people enjoying the workout. They have become my walking buddies!
Another fun one is Yes2Next. A young lady named April and her mother Eiko (spelling?) do the workouts together. I love the way April encourages and supports her mother. And Eiko is so sweet and funny. She keeps up, motivating me to keep going, too.
At times I think I am not “up” to walking but I encourage myself to do just five minutes. Invariably the five minutes morph into the entire 15- or 20-minute workout. I may be a little tired afterwards, but I have a glass of water and sit and read for a while. Sitting is my reward for a job well done. *smile*
Give it a try! You may find you are adding to your exercise routine and enjoying the movement. Now walk, walk, walk ….
Silver Sage Sisters 