2012 Actions - Walking

   All being well (will explain later), I should be able to do a lot more walking in 2012. I am extremely out of shape at the moment but I feel that walking is the key to getting myself back in shape. My plan is to use the garmin GPS system I just purchased in order to build walking routes of .5 miles, 1 mile, 1.5 miles, 2 miles, 3 miles, 4 miles, 5 miles, 10 miles and 13 miles (half marathon). I can then use these to build up over time before eventually adding in extras such as ankle weights, vest weights, sauna suits and nordic poles. I can also change the terrain from flat to hilly. My target is to do 365 miles of set walks within the calendar year of 2012!

Here is an extract from wikipedia on the health benefits of walking:

Health benefits of walkingMain article: Physical exercise


Sustained walking sessions for a minimum period of thirty to sixty minutes a day, five days a week, with the correct walking posture,[5][6] reduces health risks and has various overall health benefits,[7] such as reducing the chances of cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, anxiety and depression.[8] Life expectancy is also increased even for individuals suffering from obesity or high blood pressure. Walking also increases bone health, especially strengthening the hip bone, and lowering the more harmful low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and raises the more useful good high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.[9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]

Studies have found that walking can also prevent dementia and Alzheimer's.[17]

...... and what has this got to do with money-making? Everything. When you are out on a walk your mind can concentrate on whatever you want it to. You can discuss ideas with friends or focus on opportunities you see.