Walk to a Healthier Life with ZEN
Those 10,000 recommended steps per day are easy to get when you live the ZEN life. Our ZEN projects are located close to amenities, where walking to the store, restaurant or services is something you can do every day. We believe in fitness and health at ZEN, and just like we believe it's easy to live green, we believe it's easier than most people think to add a healthy walk to most days.
In Auburn Bay, ZEN townhomes are a stone's throw away from the new South Health Campus, so you can walk to work. Seton, Calgary's new mini downtown, is just around the corner with more shops and services being added all the time. With ZEN Okotoks townhomes, everything you could need is in close walking distance.
Just use these 8 easy tips and you are ready to start pacing yourself to better health and happiness.
- Check with your doctor before you start any new exercise program
- Go shopping: Get fitted for a good pair of athletic walking shoes
- Shop some more: Make sure you have comfortable and breathable clothes to wear
- Warm up, stretch and cool-down
- Make sure you swing your arms to help get your heart-rate up, this is crucial for walking weight loss
- Walk smoothly with your head up and neck, shoulders and back relaxed
- Use a pedometer to count steps or gradually increase distance and intensity on your own
- Try meeting friends for a walk or take Fido for a longer brisk walk
On average North Americans get about 3,000 - 4,000 steps per day just walking around work and home. Doctors recommend adding in a dedicated walk each day to help reach 10,000 steps.
Have fun, enjoy the outdoors and maybe meet some new people on your journey.
Blog Topics:
Auburn Bay, Calgary Townhomes, ZEN Living