Who hasn't taken a trip to the harbour, for a fish auction at their vacation destination, or early in the morning to get fish fresh out of the water? Fish, shellfish and crustaceans are the stars of summer dishes.
Walking, the activity that combines physical effort and pleasure
It is important to understand that you don't need high-intensity activity to see results. This is what we will demonstrate to you through an activity that we all practice every day, each in our own way, and which has numerous benefits: walking.
Walking, in all its forms, has the advantage of being suitable for a large number of people, whether they are athletic or not.
Thanks to it, you will be able to:
– You'll burn off what you eat more effectively. Indeed, regular physical activity promotes better heart and cell activity. It thus increases the oxidation of fats and sugars circulating in the blood after a meal.
– You will keep your muscles. Physical activity partially counteracts the muscle loss associated with weight loss.
– You’ll increase your energy expenditure. Keep in mind that it’s primarily your muscles that burn energy—about 75 % of the energy you consume.
– You will feel better in your body. Physical activity relieves stress and provides a sense of well-being and balance that is very important for morale.
– You will be able to build muscle mass. If you practice sports regularly, you will increase the number of your muscle cells. This will allow you to reshape your body with less fat and more muscle.
There are different walking practices:
The so-called everyday walk: Every day we move and take a certain number of steps. With your SwitchUp app, indicate your walking time to know the calories you've burned. Try to walk as much as possible in your daily life; it will always be calories burned.
Hiking If you are passionate about nature and looking for beautiful landscapes, what could be better than hiking? Adopt a good pace to engage all your muscles while enjoying your surroundings.
Nordic walking A technical and athletic version of walking, yet still accessible to everyone. You'll need to equip yourself with poles to help you accentuate the swinging motion of your arms. It incorporates the movements of cross-country skiing (cross-country skiers trained this way during the warmer months). As a result, you'll go faster thanks to the movements and expend more energy without realizing it.
Brisk walking It can be practiced in cities, on paths, in forests... and will allow you to work on your endurance and all the muscles in your body. This walk is a good alternative for those who do not want to run.
Which body parts do you work with walking?
The benefit of walking is that you use all the muscles in your body, especially your legs. But depending on the type of walk, you’ll also work different parts of your arms as well as your cardiovascular system. The faster you walk, the more you challenge your heart.
Finally, remember that to practice any physical activity, you must ensure you have good equipment, such as appropriate shoes for your type of walking.
Walking, the activity that combines physical effort and pleasure
It is important to understand that you don't need high-intensity activity to see results. This is what we will demonstrate to you through an activity that we all practice every day, each in our own way, and which has numerous benefits: walking.
Walking, in all its forms, has the advantage of being suitable for a large number of people, whether they are athletic or not.
Thanks to it, you will be able to:
– You'll burn off what you eat more effectively. Indeed, regular physical activity promotes better heart and cell activity. It thus increases the oxidation of fats and sugars circulating in the blood after a meal.
– You will keep your muscles. Physical activity partially counteracts the muscle loss associated with weight loss.
– You’ll increase your energy expenditure. Keep in mind that it’s primarily your muscles that burn energy—about 75 % of the energy you consume.
– You will feel better in your body. Physical activity relieves stress and provides a sense of well-being and balance that is very important for morale.
– You will be able to build muscle mass. If you practice sports regularly, you will increase the number of your muscle cells. This will allow you to reshape your body with less fat and more muscle.
There are different walking practices:
The so-called everyday walk: Every day we move and take a certain number of steps. With your SwitchUp app, indicate your walking time to know the calories you've burned. Try to walk as much as possible in your daily life; it will always be calories burned.
Hiking If you are passionate about nature and looking for beautiful landscapes, what could be better than hiking? Adopt a good pace to engage all your muscles while enjoying your surroundings.
Nordic walking A technical and athletic version of walking, yet still accessible to everyone. You'll need to equip yourself with poles to help you accentuate the swinging motion of your arms. It incorporates the movements of cross-country skiing (cross-country skiers trained this way during the warmer months). As a result, you'll go faster thanks to the movements and expend more energy without realizing it.
Brisk walking It can be practiced in cities, on paths, in forests... and will allow you to work on your endurance and all the muscles in your body. This walk is a good alternative for those who do not want to run.
Which body parts do you work with walking?
The benefit of walking is that you use all the muscles in your body, especially your legs. But depending on the type of walk, you’ll also work different parts of your arms as well as your cardiovascular system. The faster you walk, the more you challenge your heart.
Finally, remember that to practice any physical activity, you must ensure you have good equipment, such as appropriate shoes for your type of walking.
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The heat is back! You're now better prepared to face the heat, but do you know why your appetite isn't so good in these conditions? And above all, what precautions should you take with regard to your diet?
Summer is the perfect time to fill up on vitamins (A, B, C...) and minerals (magnesium, iron, zinc...). They belong to the family of micronutrients, nutrients we need in very small quantities (micrograms or milligrams) but which are nonetheless essential to our health. They must be provided by the diet, and have the advantage of being calorie-free.
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