Together with a balanced diet, sufficient movement is a successful method of managing stress. Physical activity not only helps with that, but the brain and heart are better supplied with blood. It can also reduce the risk of developing "lifestyle diseases" such as high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis and back pain.
The entrance to an active life
You do not have to practice a competitive sport to incorporate more movement into your everyday life. No matter whether you go walking or cycling, your muscles and your circuit need movement.
Even small individual activities add up and promote health. Sports medics and doctors recommend that you begin a more active life by doing a bit of exercise over the day.
The right dose
You should consume about 2,000 to 3,000 kilocalories a day. If you have the opportunity to do some exercising every day, then you can burn up to 1,200 additional calories per week. You can also increase your energy expenditure if you walk for about half an hour a day. The good news is that your health can also improve if you do moderate or mild exercise. A high intensity workout has no additional effects.
A few good examples of physical activity on vacation
Walking is the most natural way of moving. Those who walk every day do not need to do too much additional physical activity. You are doing your body a great favor if you walk a few minutes every day. Whether young or old or alone or in company, you can take a few steps at any time and in any place. You do not need expensive equipment and you do not need to pay any entrance fees. Energy is enough. The holiday season is an invitation to regenerate your body and mind and so to strengthen your health.
The mountains as a resort
Flowering alpine meadows, craggy peaks, gentle valleys with gently meandering streams - the mountain environment has always been one of the favorite recreational areas of the Americans. Hiking was and is one of the most popular pastimes. More than 1.3 million people in the United States of America belong to a hiking, mountain or alpine club. In fact, walking strengthens your health in particular. Thus, the pulse rises to more than 100 beats per minute and the organism can process up to ten times more oxygen than the rest of the time.
An extensive network of hiking trails
You do not have to wander very far if you want to move. America offers numerous hiking trails. Anyone who is uncertain about longer day hikes being overwhelming can discover a barefoot path and the joy of walking. There are over 20 such adventure trails in the United States of America. They are usually only a few kilometers long and lead to different meadows, rocks or wood planks.
Barefoot in the soft sand beach
A soft sandy beach is the ideal place to let your feet run wild. Finally, health professionals recommend taking off your shoes and walking barefoot as much as possible. The reflex zones on the soles are also stimulated and all the muscles of the foot are exercised. Some relax by hiking in the mountains and valleys or strolling along the beach.
Others want to turn in their spare time rather than learn about foreign cities. Even walking around the city can do a great deal of good to your health. The sights of a city are often a few meters apart. A walk on foot along the streets, alleys, parks or bridges can offer you a lot of possibilities.
Breathtaking views as a reward
For example, the Spanish Steps in Rome have 138 steps. Those who climb them can marvel at the edge of a magnificent display of flowers in the spring and summer. The wonderful view of the Sacré Coeur rewards the visitors who climb the highest mountain of Paris on foot. Many picturesque streets and steps can be seen from the Acropolis in Athens.
The Güell Park in Barcelona invites you to relax and enjoy breathtaking views over the city. You can also explore London if you take a walk along the Regent's Canal. German cities are also adapting to the trend of visitors sights that can be seen if you take a walk, not just travel by bus. The Berlin Senate, for example, together with the Association of foot traffic Germany (FUSS eV) will soon be a green pedestrian area.
