Walking is considered to be the easiest and most effective exercise and now the ‘6-6-6 walking rule’ is becoming increasingly popular. Under this rule, a 60-minute walk is done at 6 am and 6 pm, which includes 6 minutes of warm-up and 6 minutes of cool-down. This routine not only helps in maintaining fitness but is also easy to adopt in the long run.
A 6 am walk is amidst fresh air and serene environment, which fills you with energy for the whole day. A walk at 6 pm provides relief from work stress and relaxes the body. Additionally, a 6-minute warm-up and cool-down helps the body recover and prevent injury.
How to include it in your daily routine?
Make a habit of getting up early in the morning so that you can complete your walk without haste. Include this walk in your daily routine after finishing work in the evening or before dinner. During the walk, wear light and comfortable clothes, suitable for the weather.
6 minute warm up -Up activates your muscles and gradually increases your heart rate. Light stretches and walking slowly are advised. Cool-down normalizes heartbeat and reduces muscle stiffness. It involves stretching along with slow walking and deep breathing.
* Regular walking keeps blood pressure under control and reduces the risk of heart diseases.
* It helps in burning calories and weight control.
* Especially evening walk reduces stress and increases mental clarity.
* Physical and mental fatigue of the day is removed, which leads to good sleep.
