The Five Ws of Women Walking, Part III
Updated September 29, 2023
In Parts I and II of this blog series, The Five Ws of Women Walking, I shared the WHY, WHEN, WHERE and WHO of women walking. In today’s post I’m excited to share WHAT walking really is and HOW to transform your health, well-being and life with walking.
That’s what walking really is--the ultimate way to care for yourSelf every day. Walking creates health for your whole Self , (that capital S means body, mind, and spirit), which means that all of you benefits from walking in ways too numerous to count. (Learn more about those benefits by getting your free copy of The Big List of Walking Benefits today!)
Just walking? Yes. Walking.
The Surgeon General recommends adults do at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity like walking to meet the guidelines for optimal health.
And did you know walking is the #1 doctor prescribed exercise? Doctors don’t prescribe exercise that isn’t “real exercise” or exercise that “isn’t enough”. Doctors prescribe highly effective, scientifically proven, doable exercise that works. If you are one of the 80% of women in this country who are not getting the recommended amount of exercise for optimal health, walking is the best place to start because you can start right now—right where you are!
Unlike grueling gym workouts or classes you have to squeeze into your overwhelmingly busy schedule, walking fits in wherever and whenever it best suits you—like right now!
Walking is proven to lower stress and anxiety, increase creativity, well-being, and confidence and walking connects you to your natural intelligence—your woman’s intuition and inner knowing. All of this from a 25-minute daily walk.
Walking is that power—your power to take care of your Self in a deeply meaningful, scientifically proven, incredibly effective way. That’s WHAT walking is for women.
Before I get to the bonus I have for you, I want to share one of my favorite things about walking:
WALKING ADAPTS TO TIME AND PLACE, MOOD AND NEED!
If you’re worried that walking will be boring, become walking partners with a friend or group of friends and walk together. You’ll be amazed at how the time flies when you’re walking and chatting with pals.
If you’re working your way through some troubling problems, use walking to problem solve! Go for a walk by yourself to let your inner wisdom bubble up. I highly recommend a walk in nature--in a park or by a river or stream to destress, relax, and listen to yourself. Walking in nature is proven to lower anxiety, increase feelings of well-being, and promote calm and clarity.
And if you’re concerned that you’ll hate walking, try walking with your five senses engaged. Again, get out into nature and drop into what you’re hearing, seeing, smelling, feeling and tasting. Really focus on your experience to have a different experience. You won’t know if you like it until you try it.
My Bonus for You: It’s been said we treasure what we measure! Truer words were never spoken. To help you measure and treasure your walks, I’ve created a walking habit tracker designed to inspire and empower you every day. Get your free copy of Step-by-Step today to learn about the stages of habit building and how you can set yourSelf up for success from the start.
I hope you’ve enjoyed The Five W’s of Women Walking. It’s been my pleasure to share it with you. I’d love to hear your thoughts and comments so please reach out!
I’m with you every step of the way . . .
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