Walking helps you get fit and has many health benefits and requires no special expensive equipment. You can walk just about anywhere and it is free and fun!

Here are some walking tips to get you started.

• Wear Comfortable Shoes - when starting out on a walking plan the last thing you want is to be discouraged by sore feet.
  You don't need to spend alot of money on special footwear to get started, but do be sure your shoes or sneakers will feel good and not start rubbing when you walk more than usual.

• Start Off Slowly - this is really important - don't expect to walk 3 miles if you haven't been getting much exercise until now.
  Set a reasonable destination, and go slowly. Walk over level ground and enjoy looking at the things you pass.
  Take a look at these articles if you are very overweight or need a walking plan. For info on walking yourself slimmer click here

• Get yourself a pedometer and find out how far you do walk each day and how many steps you need to do each day.

• If you are worried about the strain on your knees or suffer from lack of balance, then walking poles could be the answer to your worries. For more details click on walking poles and find out how they could help you.

• Allow for Setbacks - You may hope to walk every day, and then be rained out or too busy. That doesn't mean you should stop! There are always setbacks and distractions in life.
  
  Simply find the next day that you CAN walk, and head on out.Read these motivational tips and how to develop a positive attitude towards your walking.
  Unlike a gym which has the exact same four walls on it every day, your walk will take you through a new world each time. Even if you take the exact same path, there will be new birds, new flowers, new people, new changes.

• Get your family out walking with you enjoy their company. Walking is good for everyone and really good for your heart
  
  
  

  Enjoy your walking!