During the summer, I usually get a bit lazy and don’t go to the gym as often as I should. While I’m at school, I can stay fit and healthy by going to the gym with my friends and playing lacrosse, but it is harder to psyche myself up to do that at home.
Honestly if I didn’t have to do it for lacrosse, I wouldn’t run. I really don’t like running, especially if I’m not doing it for a game.
The other day I read that walking is actually better for your heart than running because it helps trim our body fat more efficiently. So now I’ve started walking. It is a lot more fun than running because I can really enjoy the beautiful weather, listen to my Ipod and even take my dog with me.
I think walking is a really great way to help maintain a healthy and active lifestyle and get in tune with our bodies. And to make sure I don’t wake up sore the next morning, I squat and do lounges to help stretch out my muscles. I also walk at least 4 hours before I sleep so that it doesn’t affect my sleeping cycle. After I walk, I even treat myself to a low-fat vanilla pudding with of course my favorite, RECOVSPORT. I hope to keep walking all summer long!
xo, Katelyn
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