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Green your walk

Give your walking workout more green by going hiking on trails or in parks instead of asphalt and cement. You’ll do your heart a huge favour.

Car pollution in high-traffic zones isn’t just bad for your lungs. It can really test your ticker, too.

The Air Apparent
In a study, men who previously had heart attacks (but had stable heart disease) exercised while being exposed for short periods to traffic-equivalent levels of diesel exhaust. The result? Reduced blood flow to their hearts. Not a good thing for anyone, but especially worrisome for people with heart problems. This can help you realise the impact that particulate matter can have on your health.

Clean Air Acts

Here are more ways to make your workout greener.
Toss the water bottle and drink from the tap. Enjoy the goodness of the water as it slides down from your throat and experience the feeling of wellness.

Go natural

Instead of using energy with treadmills or fans, walk in a park with a cool breeze. Enjoy the moment and you will find out how much you look forward to it everyday. You will also slowly realise how much it benefits your health. If you have to walk near roads, pick low-traffic times. In this way you can avoid the pollution and breathe some clean and fresh air.

Written by James · Filed Under Heart 

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