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Your Health: Start Walking

Story Published: May 3, 2012 at 4:22 PM EDT

Story Updated: May 3, 2012 at 6:44 PM EDT

Walking is an easy way to get the exercise you need to help you stay healthy. 

Personal trainer Chris Page of Page Fitness Athletic Club in Watertown says start slow. 

Begin with five to ten minutes a day, five to six days a week, and then build from there.

"Work your way up to 20 to 30 minutes every day at least five to six days a week. At that point, you should be at around three month into your fitness regiment," said Page.

Then build intensity.

Power walk and take on those hills and stairs.  

While weight training is extremely important to maintain and build body mass, Page says don't use weights while you walk.

"You can actually hurt your joints by doing things like that," he said.

He also advices you to save treadmills for when you can't get outside because on a treadmill the body doesn't move naturally.

"Our gluts get weaker. Our hamstrings get weaker. That eventually can lead to low back pain and knee pain," he said.

That's why Page says the best place to walk is outdoors. 

As with any exercise program, check for your doctor first and then enjoy your walk.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
, Watertown, NY

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