ADD CHI TO YOUR WALK
We all know that we should exercise to achieve and maintain good health and most of us have tried on a number of occasions to start an excercise program. The health organizations have recognized walking to be the best exercise one can do. However, after taking different routes, walking with different friends, or setting different goals, we become bored! How can we keep motivated and keep our body moving?
Katherine Dryer is the co-founder of ChiWalking which really puts a person in touch with their body giving them a mental and physical workout. ChiWalking uses tai chi principles and teaches us how to focus the mind to direct the movements. Instead of letting your mind wander, you pay attention to your movements. If you notice that your shoulders are stiff, you concentrate on letting them relax. If you notice, you are holding your breath, you focus on inhaling and exhaling. You start to notice where your body is holding tension and you make the adjustment. With practice your whole body begins to relax. Nothing becomes more important than the moment you are in and you look forward to the next time you can achieve this state of tranquility.
Regardless of the type of walking you want to do, it must be done with good posture, a slight lean forward, joints loose, and arms and legs relaxed. The purpose is to create balance throughout your body. When you choose to walk regularly, your balance will improve and you will be able to walk further with less effort.
The most important equipment that you will need for your walk is shoes. Walking in poorly designed shoes can negate your efforts of the exercise and cause injury. You can find a large selection of good walking shoes at the Walkers Warehouse.
Posted by Carol Kiser at 9/9/2009 6:02 AM 
Categories: Exercise
Tags: Chi shoes relax exercise program Walking
Categories: Exercise
Tags: Chi shoes relax exercise program Walking
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