Great Exercise – Dog Walking

Dog Walking is a great weight loss work out due to it giving balanced non impact work out and helping from  a motivational / happiness  point of view. What is betterthan spending time outdoors with man’s (or woman’s) best friend. Additionally you can also meet many interesting people and have something to talk to  them about.
Dog Walking is an exercise that almost anyone can do.  What’s wonderful about it is that you can do it sole  or with  a friend. If you do not have anyone, the dog provides great company. It’s simple to do, and needs nothing, apart from a dog, a leash and comfy shoes. It also costs nothing, in fact you can make money out of it. In addition it can be done just about anywhere, even in London dog walking is popular.
Dog walking has multiple benefits. Since it burns calories, it helps with weight control. One hour of dog walking (you as well) will use between 200 and 300 calories, depending on your mass. The heavier you are, the more calories you burn. Walking does not stress your legs and ankles, unlike running, which can damage your joints and bones.
In fact it truly helps the knees. The action of dog walking stimulates cartilage growth and the flow of synovial fluid inside the knee. It also strengthens the muscles that shield the knee.
Because dog walking is weight-bearing it also aids builds the muscles that shield the hips. In addition it strengthens bones therefore minimising the possibility of bone splintering due to osteoporosis. By building the main muscles of the spine and abdomen, dog walking helps reduce the possibility of getting low back pain.
The increased exertion required for dog walking helps the heart to pump more efficiently. This helps reduce blood pressure with the subsequent reduced risk for stroke and heart attack.
Dog walking increases the respiratory rate (breathing rate), promotes increased flow of oxygen to the rest of the body and also helps eliminate the build up of carbon dioxide. A major plus for you and the dog is improved energy.
There is some evidence that exercise such as dog walking increases endorphin production which helps reduce pain, decreases serum cortisol levels which helps relieve anxiety (as does having animals around, so an additional), and may also decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
So how do I {kick off with} start dog walking.
Pretty simple. Start with a good pair of walking shoes. If you have a history of flat feet, you should use orthotics.
Do not overdo it at the very beginning. Build up gradually increasing the amount you walk. A good objective is 10,000 steps per day, which is roughly 5 miles. Don’t worry it is not that far, note, most individuals already walk about 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day during the course of a standard day. Please note that many dogs, who evolved from wolves still have the same characteristics, require to walk over 5 miles a day. Most have the strength for fifteen or more miles a day.
Depending on your health, you can build up from low levels. Only one issue, No dog. Not a problem, ask around, there are many individuals who are time starved and don’t have ~sufficient time for walking their dog. More and more, during this credit crunch period, dogs are being given to into pet charities, so either volunteer for dog walking or why not re-house a dog.
Strapped for cash, why not earn money by helping out people who do not have time for dog walking and looking after their animals such as London Pet Sitting and London Cat Sitting.
What speed for your dog walking will depend on you and your dog. Start cautiously. A moderate pace,  you can walk up to about 2-3 miles an hour. You should be breathing more rapidly and feel your heart rate going up but still be able talk comfortably. You need to make sure that the dog is not pulling you, its not good for him and it is more exhausting for you.
Remember, it’s crucial to keep up your dog walking routine, for both your weight loss and the dog(s)! Enjoy it and lose some weight!
 

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