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Try to turn your walk into a jog |
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Written by Steve Panetta
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Monday, 10 March 2008 |
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The American Heart Association says 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity each day can lower blood pressure and the risk of stroke. So, if your body can handle it, jogging can be better for you than
walking.
You'll be able to improve your cardiovascular health by
working your heart and lungs harder, and since weight bearing exercises such as
jogging strengthen bones, you may be preventing osteoporosis.
The downside to jogging is that it puts more stress on your
lower body, increasing the risk of
injury.
So warm up and stretch. Don't jog every day and on your
recovery days, do a low-impact activity such as the elliptical trainer,
stationary bicycle, rowing machine or swimming.
Have a safe and healthy workout.
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