January 12, 2024 | 06:00 pm PT
I shouldn’t have a variety of time for train attributable to my workplace job, so how a lot ought to I stroll every day to remain wholesome? (Truong, 28, Hanoi)
Reply:
Workplace employees are susceptible to growing joint and bone illnesses, 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 help 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 persistent diseases, and people with restricted time for exercises.
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It is strongly recommended to begin strolling at a reasonable tempo after which progressively enhance the velocity, in addition to drink loads of water earlier than and after strolling to forestall dehydration. For these in good well being, it is strongly recommended to stroll three kilometers or extra a day to take care of it.
When you grow to be aware of common walking, you’ll be able to progressively enhance the depth of your walks. You may take heed 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 rigorously earlier than strolling to chill out your bones and muscular tissues, avoiding cramps and accidents.
People with persistent sickness or well being points are suggested to seek the advice of with a physician to find out an appropriate train routine. The aged ought to interact in mild strolling indoors. When going outside, they need to put on hats, heat clothes, and use scarves and gloves for defense.
Dr. Nguyen Huy Hoang
Vietnam-Russia Hyperbaric Oxygen Remedy Heart