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The Benefits of Walking

Benefits of Walking

Walking is perhaps the easiest and least expensive form of exercise. It is certainly the most basic and can improve poor blood circulation. And it burns approximately the same number of calories per mile as running! To turn everyday walking into a form of regular exercise, most people need to do two things: step up the pace and increase the distance.

The pace at which you walk determines the effect of walking on your cardiovascular system. When done briskly on a regular schedule, it can improve the body?s ability to consume oxygen during exertion, lower the resting heart rate, improve poor blood circulation, reduce blood pressure, and increase the efficiency of the heart and lungs.

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To improve poor blood circulation, try these tips to develop a comfortable, productive walking style:

  • Hold your head erect and keep your back straight and abdomen flat. Toes should point straight ahead, and arms should swing loosely at sides.
  • Land on the heel of the foot and roll forward to drive off the ball of the foot. (Walking only on the ball of the foot, or in a flat-footed style, may cause fatigue and soreness.)
  • Take long, easy strides, but don't strain for distance. When walking up or down hills, or at a very rapid pace, lean forward slightly.
  • Breathe deeply (with mouth open or closed, whichever is most comfortable).
  • A regular walking schedule is an exercise program. You should check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.

Remember, your doctor is the single best source of information regarding poor blood circulation and your health. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions about your health or your medicines, or before starting any exercise program.

What to do next:

PLAVIX is a prescription medicine recommended for people who have suffered from a recent stroke or recent heart attack or have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease, or P.A.D. (poor circulation in the legs).*

Always talk to your doctor before taking aspirin or other medicines with PLAVIX, especially if you?ve had a stroke.

*PLAVIX is not indicated for the treatment of symptoms of P.A.D.

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