Walks and Walking: Walking is based on the interaction of head, arms, body and legs. Because of this, it does offer flexibility, even without doing stretching exercises both before and after walking.

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Walking for Flexibility
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By DH Owens

Walking: Remember that flexibility is a measure of the range of motion of muscles and joints. With every walk you take, you are stretching the muscles in your body to increase your flexibility and range of movement: Another reason for walking as exercise. 

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Walking is based on the interaction of head, arms, body and legs. Because of this, it does offer flexibility, even without doing stretching exercises before and after walking, which are highly recommended.

Flexibility means you have a full range of movement in your joints and muscles. Flexibility is increased by taking your joints through their full range of motion. 

Walking is often overlooked as a way to keep fit and flexible--probably because walking is so easy and such an enduring part of life. 

Yet the ease of taking a walk is part of what makes walking an ideal exercise for many people. You can walk anywhere, anytime and at any level of skill you have set for yourself.  Walking requires no special skills and is inexpensive. 

Walking automatically works the muscles and joint sof your legs and feet. However, if you wing your arms as you walk, you'll be improving the flexibility of your upper body also

And don't forget the great stretching exercises that should end (and begin) your walks. Flexibility exercises should be part of any good walking program. During a warm up or a cool down, you should stretch your muscles.

Remember that flexibility is a measure of the range of motion of muscles and joints. With every step you take, you are stretching the muscles in your body to increase your flexibility and range of movement. 

Different types of walking offers different types of flexibility. For example, walking uphill is great for your calf muscles. 

Walking for fitness:

Walking followed by even a few minutes of yoga--now that's flexibility!!

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