Dog Walking is a great weight loss work out that can help tackle obesity due to it giving steady non impact exercise and helping from a motivational / pleasure standpoint. What is better than spending time outdoors with man’s (or woman’s) best friend. Whilst out with the dog you can also meet many interesting people and have something to talk to them about. Plus, it’s great exercise and can help you maintain a healthier heart.
Dog Walking is an exercise that anyone can do. What s superb about it is that you can do it by yourself or with someone. If you do not have anyone, the dog supplies great company. It s simple to do, and requires no special equipment, apart from a dog, a leash and comfy shoes. It also costs nothing, 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 numerous benefits. Since it uses calories, it helps with weight control. Sixty minutes of dog walking (you as well) will use between 200 and 300 calories, depending on your mass. The heavier you are, the more calories you use. Walking does not stress your limbs, unlike jogging, which can damage your joints and bones.
In fact it truly helps the knees. The action of dog walking encourages cartilage growth and the flow of synovial fluid inside the knee. It also strengthens the muscles that protect the knee.
Since dog walking is weight-bearing it also helps builds the muscles that protect the hips. In addition it builds bones therefore reducing the possibility of bone splintering due to osteoporosis. By strengthening the core muscles of the spine and abdomen, dog walking helps reduce the possibility of getting low back pain.
The raised exertion needed for dog walking helps the heart to pump more efficiently. This helps reduce blood pressure with the resultant 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.
There is some evidence that exercise such as dog walking raises endorphin levels which helps reduce pain, decreases serum cortisol levels which helps reduce stress (as does having animals around, so a double benefit), and may also reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer s disease.
So how do I start dog walking? Pretty easy. Start with a good pair of walking shoes. If you suffer from flat feet, you should use orthotics.Do not try to do too much at the very beginning. You should gradually increase the amount you walk. A great target is 10,000 steps per day, which is roughly 5 miles. Don t worry it is not that far, remember, most people already walk about 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day during the course of a normal day. Please note 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 build up from low levels. Only one problem, I don t have a dog. Not a problem, enquire around, there are many people who are time starved and don t have ~ enough time for walking their dog. More and more, during these economical times, dogs are being handed 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.
How fast for your dog walking will depend on you and your dog. Start slowly. A moderate rate, 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 going up but still be able to carry on a conversation. You need to make sure that the dog is not pulling you, its not good for the dog and it is more tiring for you.
Please note, it’s important 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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