Dr. Thomas V. Taylor: Walking Exercise Tips

Dr. Thomas V. Taylor is a retired academic surgeon with decades of experience. He lives between his apartment in Manchester, England, and his house in Houston, Texas. Regardless of where he’s staying, though, Dr. Taylor always stays fit with regular physical activity.

Walking is among the easiest, healthiest forms of exercise. If you’ve joined people like Dr. Thomas V. Taylor in making the most of this easy workout, tips like these will help you improve:

  • Heel to Toe

If you pay attention to how your foot strikes the ground, you’ll make walking more comfortable and effective. Instead of landing each step on a flat foot, strike the ground first with your heel and then roll smoothly to your toe.

  • Try Different Surfaces

Try walking on dirt trails, treadmills, roads, rubberized tracks and anything else available to you. Switch it up to keep from getting stuck in a rut and gravitate toward walking surfaces that are easier on your joints.

  • Walk Short and Quick

To burn more calories and thus lose more weight, walk with short and quick steps. This will lower the resistance, help you keep a smooth stride, increase your speed and improve the effectiveness of your workout.

Take a page from Dr. Thomas V. Taylor and visit your family doctor before making significant changes to your daily physical activity.

Also can read: Dr. Thomas V. Taylor: Preparing for Surgery Tips

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