Walking Benefits
Health experts say that the average person should get around 30 minutes of exercise a day and considering that there are 24 hours in a day, walking for that amount of time can be achieved. It doesn’t get any simpler than walking to maintain or improve overall health. Walking moves large muscle groups repetitively and can be done indoors or outdoors, quickly or slowly. It helps CKD Stage V patients:
- Boost in energy levels
- Sharper memory
- lowe blood pressure
- relieve stress
- strengthen muscles
How do I get started walking for my kidney health?
- Warm up the body and stretch before every walk (Be sure to consult your doctor about warm up exercises before attempting them.) It usually takes only five minutes and can be gentle and enjoyable. Here are some suggestions to help you begin (perform each move for 5-10 seconds).
- Walk for 30 minutes or more, at least three times per week.
- Cool down by slowing the pace for the last five minutes of your walk.
If you need more choice about suggested exercise for CKD, you can read this page: exercise and living health or email to kidneyask@hotmail.com
