January 12, 2024 | 06:00 pm PT
I don’t have plenty of time for train because of my workplace job, so how a lot ought to I stroll every day to remain wholesome? (Truong, 28, Hanoi)
Reply:
Workplace staff are prone to creating joint and bone ailments, again ache, and stress. Sustaining a behavior of strolling for half-hour every day can enhance an workplace employee’s well being, construct their muscular tissues, and support them in weight reduction.
Strolling can also be one of many lightest types of train and is appropriate for nearly everybody, together with the aged, these with power sicknesses, and people with restricted time for exercises.
 |
|
A person tying his sneaker laces. Illustration photograph by Freepik |
It is strongly recommended to begin strolling at a average tempo after which progressively improve the velocity, in addition to drink loads of water earlier than and after strolling to stop dehydration. For these in good well being, it is suggested to stroll three kilometers or extra a day to keep up it.
When you turn out to be aware of common walking, you possibly can progressively improve the depth of your walks. You may hearken to music, change your strolling route, or invite others to hitch you for added motivation, avoiding the temptation to surrender midway.
It’s suggested to heat up fastidiously earlier than strolling to loosen up your bones and muscular tissues, avoiding cramps and accidents.
People with power sickness or well being points are suggested to seek the advice of with a health care provider to find out an appropriate train routine. The aged ought to interact in gentle strolling indoors. When going open air, they need to put on hats, heat clothes, and use scarves and gloves for cover.
Dr. Nguyen Huy Hoang
Vietnam-Russia Hyperbaric Oxygen Remedy Middle