Spring and Summer Goals:
"Keep Active" Tips and Orthopedic Shoes to Match
If you think about it, walking is one of the most accessible forms of exercise available to us. Before we look at all the health benefits to be gained from walking, let's first look at the pros without even having to lace up our walking shoes.
- It's free.
- It's easy.
- It's convenient.
- It doesn't require sports equipment or practice.
- It can be modified to individual preference, so it's flexible.
Now that we've clarified the non health benefits of walking, let's move on to the health benefits.
It promotes mental wellness. Mental health is becoming more recognized as a valid illness and concern in today's society. Regular walking has been proven to boost endorphins which reduce stress hormones and in turn improve overall mood and self esteem.
It improves balance as it helps build lower body strength, which reduces the likelihood of stumbles and falls.
Regular walking increases cardiovascular fitness. Even though walking is less vigorous than jogging or running, it still increases heart rate enough to improve cardio fitness over time.
Unlike jogging or running, walking is gentle on your joints, so therefore it is a physically less demanding and safer form of exercise.
Regular walking burns calories which helps maintain a healthy weight and reduces excess body fat.
Regular walking boosts muscle power and endurance.
Walking is an aerobic form of exercise. It reduces the risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and stroke.
Regular walking improves circulation so it is ideal for controlling high blood pressure.
With all the benefits that walking has to offer it makes it a very popular mode of exercise.
Let's walk!
At Paradigm Medical, we have a huge offering of medical grade 'super comfy' orthopedic footwear that will give your clients the proper support and help them stay SAFE, ACTIVE and HEALTHY this spring and summer!
Here are a few suggestions:
I-Runner's Purpose-Driven Footwear
All footwear serves a purpose, but I-Runner shoes have been specifically designed to help reduce the impact and complications often associated with Plantar Fasciitis, Neuropathy, Swollen Feet and the physical limitations of those with diabetes. These medical graded products will ensure comfort and support in each step you take. All shoes are classified as Orthopedic Footwear and a Class I Medical Device by Health Canada
Oasis Beautifully Designed Orthopedic Footwear
At Oasis we believe that even the healthiest feet can benefit from properly designed orthopedic shoes. We want to help you be healthy and look good doing it. Oasis shoes combine beautiful design with exceptional materials and advanced technologies. All footwear serves a purpose, but Oasis shoes have been specifically designed to help reduce the impact and complications often associated with Plantar Fasciitis, Neuropathy, Swollen Feet and the physical limitations of those with diabetes. These medical grade products will ensure comfort and support in each step you take. All shoes are classified as Orthopedic Footwear and a Class I Medical Device by Health Canada.
