Wonderful Weight Loss Exercise Through Dog Walking
Posted at by ifydcat on category weight loss
Dog Walking is a great weight loss work out due to it giving balanced non impact exercise and helping from an inspirational / happiness point of view. What is betterthan spending time outdoors with mans (or womans) best friend. Additionally you can also meet many interesting people and have the dog to talk to them about.
Dog Walking is an exercise that almost anyone can do. Whats great about it is that you can do it sole or with somebody. If you do not have somebody, the dog supplies great company. Its simple to do, and needs nothing, apart from a dog, a leash and relaxing shoes. It is also free, in fact you can make money out of it. In addition it can be done just about anywhere, even in London dog walking is common.
Dog walking has many benefits. Since it burns calories, it is a weight loss aid. Sixty minutes of dog walking ( that is you with the dog!) will burn between 200 and 300 calories, depending on your weight. The heavier you are, the more calories you burn. Walking does not pressure your legs and ankles, unlike jogging, which can injure your joints and bones.
In fact it truly helps the knees. The act of dog walking stimulates cartilage growth and the flow of synovial fluid inside the knee. It also builds the muscles that shield the knee.
Because dog walking is weight-bearing it also aids builds the muscles that protect the hips. At the same time it builds bones therefore minimising the possibility of bone splintering due to osteoporosis. By building the main muscles of the spine and abdomen, dog walking helps reduce the probability of getting low back pain.
The raised effort required for dog walking helps the heart to pump more strongly. This helps reduce blood pressure with the subsequent reduced risk for stroke and heart attack.
Dog walking increases the respiratory rate (breathing rate), promotes increased flow of oxygen to the rest of the body and also helps eliminate the build up of carbon dioxide. A major plus for you and the dog is improved energy.
Studies show that exercise such as dog walking increases endorphin levels which helps relieve pain, decreases serum cortisol levels which helps reduce stress (as does having animals around, so an additional), and may also decrease the risk of developing Alzheimers disease.
So how do I {kick off with} start dog walking.
Pretty easy. Start with a good pair of walking shoes. If you have a history of flat feet, you should use orthotics.
Do not try to do too much at the very beginning. Build up gradually increasing the amount you walk. A good goal is 10,000 steps per day, which is roughly 5 miles. Dont worry it is not that far, remember, most individuals already walk about 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day during the course of a normal day. Do not forget that many dogs, who evolved from wolves still have the same behaviours, require to walk over 5 miles a day. Many have the stamina for fifteen or more miles a day.
Depending on your fitness, you can start from low levels. Only one problem, No dog. Not a problem, ask around, there are many people who are time starved and dont have ~sufficient time for walking their dog. More and more, during this credit crunch period, dogs are being given to into dog charities, so either volunteer for dog walking or why not take a dog home with you.
Strapped for cash, why not help out people who do not have time for dog walking and looking after their pets such as London Pet Sitting and London Cat Sitting.
What speed for your dog walking will depend on you and your dog. Start cautiously. A moderate pace, you can walk up to about 2-3 miles an hour. A good rule of thumb is that you should be breathing faster and feel your heart rate increasing but still be able talk comfortably. You need to ensure that the dog is not pulling you, its not good for him and it is more tiring for you.
Remember, it’s crucial to keep up your dog walking routine, for both your weight loss and the dog(s)! Enjoy it and lose some weight!
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