The 12 Days of Health and Wellness Day 2
Day 2
Take Time for a Walk
The holidays can be hectic, but taking
time for exercise can make your season
healthier. Whatever exercise routine you
are doing now, you should continue it
through the holidays; if you don’t have
a routine, now is a great time to start.
Just walking 12 minutes every other day
can increase your health and wellness
while giving you 12 minutes to plan your
schedule or menu for the day.
Regular walking can improve
cardiovascular endurance, tone muscles
of the lower body, burn calories (about
80 calories if you’re walking 2 miles per
hour, and about 107 if you’re walking 4.5
miles per hour), and reduce the risk of
heart disease.
Make sure to stretch before and after
your walks—this can reduce your lower
back tension. Walking briskly around the
block at least once or twice a day to look
at the holiday lights and decorations is a
good start to a routine.
The following tips can help you
enjoy your walk:
• Swing your arms in coordination
with the opposite leg.
• Don’t stoop your head or look down
as you walk. This will challenge the
normal forward curve of your neck,
which, in turn, will cause you to
carry your weight improperly.
• Walk briskly, with “purpose.” Simply
sauntering, while relaxing and
enjoyable, is not an effective form
of cardiovascular exercise.
Of course, be sure to consult your
doctor before beginning any exercise
program.
Your doctor of chiropractic can help
alleviate stress, tension, and the aches
that often accompany them naturally, and
offer you advice on exercise and nutrition,
so you can enjoy the holiday season as it
was meant to be. .
Day 2
Make Time for Exercise
For additional information on health and wellness, visit www.acatoday.org/HealthTips.
To fi nd a doctor of chiropractic near you, visit www.acatoday.org/FindaDoc.
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If your body isn’t conditioned for long shopping trips, lifting trees and presents, and other
activities that come with the holidays, exercise can help. Try fi tting a brief walk into your schedule
several days each week to help build stamina and reduce stress.
The American Chiropractic
Association offers the following
health and wellness advice:
Moderate exercise can be a great
way to gear up for those hectic holiday
schedules. In addition, make sure you
stretch before and after your walk—or
a long day of shopping, cooking and
decorating. When you are stressed out,
your muscles are less fl exible than usual.
Take Time for a Walk
The holidays can be hectic, but taking
time for exercise can make your season
healthier. Whatever exercise routine you
are doing now, you should continue it
through the holidays; if you don’t have
a routine, now is a great time to start.
Just walking 12 minutes every other day
can increase your health and wellness
while giving you 12 minutes to plan your
schedule or menu for the day.
Regular walking can improve
cardiovascular endurance, tone muscles
of the lower body, burn calories (about
80 calories if you’re walking 2 miles per
hour, and about 107 if you’re walking 4.5
miles per hour), and reduce the risk of
heart disease.
Make sure to stretch before and after
your walks—this can reduce your lower
back tension. Walking briskly around the
block at least once or twice a day to look
at the holiday lights and decorations is a
good start to a routine.
The following tips can help you
enjoy your walk:
• Swing your arms in coordination
with the opposite leg.
• Don’t stoop your head or look down
as you walk. This will challenge the
normal forward curve of your neck,
which, in turn, will cause you to
carry your weight improperly.
• Walk briskly, with “purpose.” Simply
sauntering, while relaxing and
enjoyable, is not an effective form
of cardiovascular exercise.
Of course, be sure to consult your
doctor before beginning any exercise
program.
Your doctor of chiropractic can help
alleviate stress, tension, and the aches
that often accompany them naturally, and
offer you advice on exercise and nutrition,
so you can enjoy the holiday season as it
was meant to be. .
Day 2
Make Time for Exercise
For additional information on health and wellness, visit www.acatoday.org/HealthTips.
To fi nd a doctor of chiropractic near you, visit www.acatoday.org/FindaDoc.
________________________________________
If your body isn’t conditioned for long shopping trips, lifting trees and presents, and other
activities that come with the holidays, exercise can help. Try fi tting a brief walk into your schedule
several days each week to help build stamina and reduce stress.
The American Chiropractic
Association offers the following
health and wellness advice:
Moderate exercise can be a great
way to gear up for those hectic holiday
schedules. In addition, make sure you
stretch before and after your walk—or
a long day of shopping, cooking and
decorating. When you are stressed out,
your muscles are less fl exible than usual.
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