Walking is undoubtedly an indispensable physical activity to enjoy a good state of Health. Their benefits are widely known and are well backed by science so it is an exercise that we should all practice structured or incidentally as a result of an active lifestyle. The movement we make naturally is of the utmost importance for our well -being.
Now, it is possible that the mere fact of walk without morethat is, without incorporating variables, such as adopting a high pace or climbing stairs and slopes or modalities such as rucking, hiking or Nordic march, which help increase the level of demand and are very effective in putting the muscles of the whole body to work, it may not be the most appropriate strategy to notice appreciable improvements at the physical level. Especially if we talk about increasing the size of the muscles or losing weight.
Walking is an activity easy, simple and accessible which is essential to show off a good and fundamental to be able to consider that our lifestyle is active. With the amount of hours we spend a day, it is likely that with going two or three times to the gym per week it is not enough. And that is where walking plays a fundamental role.
A good physical complement
But nothing happens to recognize that the most demanding activity of how many we can do is not much less. If you walk it’s greatwe will not be those who defend the opposite, but it is no less true that we must contemplate it as a complement.
“People are very irritated when you tell them that walking does not count as exercise. Let’s see, In the end it is physical activity, but it is as if you have to clean As physical activity. You are passing the duster or you are passing the mop and you are moving. Is it better to clean the house than to be sitting at home watching TV? For health, of course. It is a complement and is positive, ”explains Saúl Sánchez in the podcast ‘whatever you say’.
And it is that this specialist in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and graduated in human and dietary nutrition with a specialty in sports and nutrigenomic nutrition, says that walking is good, but “It doesn’t have enough intensity”.
“We have much more efficient elements and here comes that strength work which is now spoken now. Because? Because it is fast, in 40 minutes you have finished it, because it is very easy to progress since it is a matter of putting more weight to the bar, it quantifies very well and then generates a lot of adaptation, ”says the expert.
In any case, we repeat it again, walking is a good way to improve cardiorespiratory aptitude, strengthen the muscles, reinforce bone health of bones, help maintain healthy weight, enhance functional capacity, improve postural hygiene, prevent and reduce ailments such as back and is also very effective in promoting good mental health. But if you want to observe great physical progress, you need to raise the level of intensity and demand. And that you keep walking. More would miss.
Álvaro Piqueras is an expert in sports and in the last five years he has specialized in fitness, nutrition and other health issues. Try to keep up with new research and trends in the fields that dominates to rigorously share the training routine that can inspire a change in your habits, the properties of foods that should be part of your diet or scientific findings that can improve the physical and mental well -being of people like you.
He began his career in local and regional media of the land of Don Quijote, specifically in Albacete. From there he made the leap to national media after an enriching passed through a wonderful independent advertising agency with the name of the Beatles Song (Gettingbetter), although he always kept his journalistic vocation intact.
Hence, he pursued his dream of working for one of the country’s main editorial groups such as Hurry, Vocento and now also Hearst. You may have read in the digital version of the newspaper AS, addressing countless themes, or in ABC and other headwaters and magazines of the group developing Branded Content reports for large brands, multinationals and institutions. And if you have not had the occasion, this is time to do it in Men’s Health and Runner’s World.
How could it be otherwise, he confesses to be a lover of sports and since he has tried disciplines as disparate disciplines, football, basketball, tennis, cycling or swimming. Sometimes feeling the adrenaline of the competition, and others simply enjoying the benefits of physical activity. He has now given him for functional exercises and boxing because he is certain that the bag is unable to return his blows.
Bachelor of Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Alicante, also has specific training in RRSS management and management, strategic planning and graphic design. Lately, he has entered the universe of generative artificial intelligence applied to journalism, but swears and perjure that he does not use it professionally because, among other considerations, he continues to enjoy every word he writes after 20 years of experience in the communication sector.
