{"id":511,"date":"2019-08-12T15:16:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T15:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.presidentialtowersapts.com\/blog\/?p=511"},"modified":"2019-08-19T17:58:00","modified_gmt":"2019-08-19T17:58:00","slug":"walking-30-minutes-everyday-is-the-perfect-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.presidentialtowersapts.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/12\/walking-30-minutes-everyday-is-the-perfect-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking 30 Minutes Everyday Is the Perfect Exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our community at Presidential Towers knows they live in one of the most walkable areas in Chicago — the West Loop. But, you may not know that walking 30 minutes every day is one of the best ways to exercise your heart, muscles, and brain. According to the CDC,<\/a> even persons with diabetes, high blood pressure, or depression can benefit from walking at a fast pace for 2 and 1\/2 hours (or 150 minutes) per week. <\/p>\n

The CDC also states that a lifestyle with limited activity may lead to a higher risk for early death, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, and some cancers. Also, walking is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy weight. <\/p>\n

Safe Places to Walk<\/h2>\n

People that live in neighborhoods that are pedestrian-friendly are more likely to walk more often because they don't fear falling from surfaces that are not maintained. When choosing your walking routes, always select places that are near communities or frequently visited commercial areas. Also, areas that are safe from crime and protected from traffic are safe places to walk. Next time, instead of taking a bus, train, or trolley a few stops over, consider walking that route for your daily cardio.<\/p>\n

Ways to Walk More<\/h2>\n

One of the best ways to get walking more is to start or join a walking group. The American Heart Association has good resources for how to start or find a walking group here.<\/a> Other ways to walk more include:<\/p>\n

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• Walk after lunch or dinner<\/li>\n
• Track yourself with a pedometer<\/li>\n
• Walk when you run errands<\/li>\n
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator<\/li>\n
• Park a distance away from businesses you visit<\/li>\n
• Take public transportation instead of driving<\/li>\n
• Window shop at the mall and walk from end to end<\/li>\n
• Find interesting places to walk near you<\/li>\n
• Listen to music as you walk<\/li>\n
• Meet friends for a walk instead of coffee<\/li>\n
• Walk on a treadmill in the fitness center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  If you're looking for apartments in Chicago, IL <\/a>that are not only walkable but have plenty of lively entertainment and unique shopping opportunities, contact us at Presidential Towers to discuss our floor plans and availability. Our apartment homes feature ultra-fast, fiber-connected Internet access, breakfast bars in select units and 37,000 square feet comprises our Fitness Formula Health Club.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Our community at Presidential Towers knows they live in one of the most walkable areas in Chicago — the West Loop. But, you may not know that walking 30 minutes every day is one of the best ways to exercise your heart, muscles, and brain. According to the CDC, even persons with diabetes, high blood pressure, or depression can… <\/p>\n

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