It is inevitable to despise exercise though there are few who like to sweat and to workout a lot. The idea of exercising seems to be an obligation and a task which we oftentimes try to resist.

We continue to cultivate this notion in our mind. Perhaps one of the reason to blame is we are doing exercises which make us unhappy. Hence, exercising becomes a daunting task to perform.

If you are starting your journey towards fitness, it is recommended to read the article in BBC Health entitled “Finding the right exercise”. Find exercise activities that make you happy because this will help you to continue exercising with gusto.

Check the list of activities and sports mentioned in the article, to find exciting and encouraging workout activities.

Peta Bee has written in Times Online a must to read article entitled ‘Walk Your Way to Fitness’. It features the unbeatable fitness benefits of walking without breaking your wallet. If you want to lose weight but cannot afford the costly gym membership fees, then walking is the best option for you.

According to the article, walking is considered an effective way to lose weight and it prevents potential chronic disease. It is also gentler to your joints compared to running though you reap almost the same fitness benefits because both activities target the same muscle groups in your body.

The article mentions also some interesting latest trends of fitness walking and it aims to get the optimum benefits of walking exercise. The Nordic, Chi, Health and Retro walking is relatively new concepts however mall and indoor walking are ideas which most of you are familiar.

Bearing in mind the fitness benefits you get from walking can really motivate you to start a walking exercise or to walk for another extra mile.  In fact, you can incorporate walking in your day to day life to increase your fitness level. You can start from the basics such as using stairs instead of elevators or parking your car a block away.

Read the full article, ‘Walk Your Way to Fitness‘ from TimesOnline.co.uk - Health Features.

Sometimes you may ponder what happen now to your washboard abs. Though you maintain the same set of abs exercise, the fat belly is still there. Then you try harder to have the same abs as you had five years ago.

As Alyssa Shaffer mentioned in her article ‘Flat-Belly Shortcuts’, you have to maintain workouts and to start learning how to eat smartly because burning the fats around your belly is difficult as you age. Shaffer has suggested the best exercise and nutrition for faster result of flattening your belly.

The first she mentioned is the walking exercise. If you have been doing it, then continue however you need to speed up your pace. Increasing your speed means burning 25% more calories. The crunch is already known for defining
your abs but try to crunch with the ball for best result.

Like any exercise program that is tailored for losing weight, cardiovascular exercise and strength training are best for your body. You convert the fats in your body to muscles which is good because the more muscle you have, the
higher is the consumption of calories for energy.

As for the food, the nuts, whole grains and proteins are proven to be flat-belly friendly food.

Shaffer has indeed made excellent recommendations on how to flatten your belly faster.

Read the full article, ‘Flat-Belly Shortcuts‘ from MSN Health and Fitness.

Fitness Editorial Credits to Alyssa Shaffer, Prevention.com.

Walking is a great start off to weight loss and fitness. On top of that, it is free and does not require any special gears. So why not take advantage of walking workout now? Let’s get rid of our endless excuses – expensive gym membership, hectic schedule, and so forth - for not exercising.

Sarah Bowen Shea has written a very helpful article entitled ‘Plan Your Ideal Walking Workout’. She outlines the ideal plan for three categories – an occasional walker, everyday walker and the athletic walker.
She also suggests walking tips that will help you to carry out the walking workout effectively. Goals such as adding 5 minutes every week or becoming a hiker to heighten your walking workout benefits are set too for every level as it aims to improve your fitness level.

The steps in ‘Plan Your Ideal Walking Workout’ are actually easy to follow and this is ideal for those who want to seriously consider walking workout for fitness and for beginners who wish to gradually progress to athletic walker.
So are you thinking now of how to plan your walking workout?

Read the full article, ‘Plan Your Ideal Walking Workout’ from CNN.com - Diet & Fitness.