Walking for wellness and fitness

One of the easiest ways to remain fit is through walking. Here are the benefits of walking along with how to walk right

By Dr Meena Shah, healthcare consultant


Walking is one of the easiest ways to exercise. You can do it almost anywhere and at any time. All you need is a pair of comfortable shoes.

Benefits of walking

  • Will give you more energy
  • Make you feel good
  • Help you relax
  • Reduce stress
  • Help you sleep better
  • Tone your muscles
  • Help control your appetite
  • Increase the number of calories your body uses

How to walk right

  • Walk with your chin up and your shoulders held slightly back
  • Walk so that the heel of your foot touches the ground first. Roll your weight forward
  • Walk with your toes pointed forward
  • Swing your arms as you walk
Advertise here

More in this 

Section

Ask the 

Expert

Dr Rishma Pai

gynaecologist

She is a consultant gynaecologist at Jaslok and Lilavati Hospital.
...

Recently answered question

Hello doctor,I am 28 years old.I got married one a...

Expert's Comment

Hello, As you cannot become pregnant on krimson, p...

Dr Rishma Pai,

gynaecologist

Name

(required)

Email

(required)

Close