If you are not active
now, start slowly. Try to walk 5 minutes a
day for the first week. Walk 8 minutes the
next week. Stay at 8-minute walks until you
feel comfortable. Then increase your walks
to 11 minutes. Slowly lengthen each walk by
3 minutes - or walk faster.
Tips for Walking:
-
Wear comfortable
walking shoes
with a lot of support.
If you walk frequently, you may need to
buy new shoes often. You may wish to
speak with a podiatrist about when you
need to purchase new walking
shoes.
-
Wear garments that
prevent inner-thigh
chafing, such as tights or spandex
shorts.
- Make walking
fun. Walk with a friend or pet. Walk in
places you enjoy, like a park or shopping
mall.
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