My very first blog post on my website! Welcome to Alki Active blog. The whole reason for creating my first product, the Hip Hugger was so I could walk daily. My hips have two labral tears which makes them unsteady and they hurt when I do any activities. I have created the Hip Hugger, basically a rubber band holding my hips in place so I can get out and move at a good pace and it works! It’s like a big giant hug around my hips.
Moving is my daily healthy routine. I start my day with a light and healthy breakfast to get my day started. Then I am off and walking or lightly jogging around my favorite Lake community just minutes from my house.
I use to workout with my hubby at the gym 5 days a week for 10 years. But there is nothing like getting outside, looking at the sky and breathing deeply. Listening to a podcast or my music playlists while waving to others while I walk. My daily routine takes me out of my comfort zone and out on streets and with some wildlife for a 3-5 mile walk. Makes a great start to my day and I get my 10,000 steps usually before noon!
My daily routine starts with movement and it starts my day in the best way. The best healthy habit you could do for yourself is to lace up your tennis shoes and walk out your front door with your AirPods and a good music selection bright and early.
Health benefits on walking:
- Boosts your immune function
- Helps eases pain in joints
- Improves mental attitude
- Manages your blood pressure as you age
- Reduces body fat
- Strengthens your bones
- Reduces stress
- Gets your creative juices flowing
- Meditation
- Makes you look younger
- Mood boosting