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]]> Walking is one of the best, most underrated exercises. Some benefits include heart health, cognitive health, weight loss, and boosting your mood. Before any exercise, regardless of its intensity, it’s important to stretch. Stretching improves range of motion, mobility, and flexibility.

There are two types of stretches—static and dynamic. Static stretching focuses on a certain muscle group and extending it for a period of time, while dynamic stretching moves through a range of motions and pausing in particular positions. To increase your range of motion and improve flood flow, you’ll want to engage in dynamic stretches before walking.

Static stretches are good post-workout as a cool-down, in combination with dynamic stretches.

Some dynamic stretches to try pre-workout are hamstring scoops, quadricep pulls, high-knee pulls, and glute pulls. Resistance bands can also help activate your glutes and hips.

If you spend a lot of time sitting during the day, it’s especially important to stretch prior to walking. These stretches will help you maintain proper form and increase your walking pace.

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Happy Monday! Continuing the theme of walking for exercise from last week, I wanted to show my usual stretches that I do before/after/during a walk depending on the day. I have been averaging 2-3 walks per day in the past 2 weeks. One walk is usually >20 minutes and the other 1-2 are between 10-15 min. I try to walk at a brisk pace and I use the talk test to monitor my intensity—I should be able to hold a light conversation while walking without losing breath or needing a break. These pictures show the exercises I do most frequently. This is not an exhaustive list—just a good place to start. I encourage almost all my patients and clients to increase the amount they are walking and I am doing it myself, too; so honk if you see me walking around town, and hit the trail today! #menshealthmonday #mensfitnessclass #creativetherapeutics #walkingexercise #walkingstretches #choosept #directaccesspt #walkingpt

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]]> Walking is one of the best, most underrated exercises. Some benefits include heart health, cognitive health, weight loss, and boosting your mood. Before any exercise, regardless of its intensity, it’s important to stretch. Stretching improves range of motion, mobility, and flexibility.

There are two types of stretches—static and dynamic. Static stretching focuses on a certain muscle group and extending it for a period of time, while dynamic stretching moves through a range of motions and pausing in particular positions. To increase your range of motion and improve flood flow, you’ll want to engage in dynamic stretches before walking.

Static stretches are good post-workout as a cool-down, in combination with dynamic stretches.

Some dynamic stretches to try pre-workout are hamstring scoops, quadricep pulls, high-knee pulls, and glute pulls. Resistance bands can also help activate your glutes and hips.

If you spend a lot of time sitting during the day, it’s especially important to stretch prior to walking. These stretches will help you maintain proper form and increase your walking pace.

View this post on Instagram

Happy Monday! Continuing the theme of walking for exercise from last week, I wanted to show my usual stretches that I do before/after/during a walk depending on the day. I have been averaging 2-3 walks per day in the past 2 weeks. One walk is usually >20 minutes and the other 1-2 are between 10-15 min. I try to walk at a brisk pace and I use the talk test to monitor my intensity—I should be able to hold a light conversation while walking without losing breath or needing a break. These pictures show the exercises I do most frequently. This is not an exhaustive list—just a good place to start. I encourage almost all my patients and clients to increase the amount they are walking and I am doing it myself, too; so honk if you see me walking around town, and hit the trail today! #menshealthmonday #mensfitnessclass #creativetherapeutics #walkingexercise #walkingstretches #choosept #directaccesspt #walkingpt

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