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And while there맥스카지노�s an array of fitness apps and free workouts streaming online, getting outside for a walk (not to mention a literal breath of fresh air) is high on the to-do list.But is it safe to actually do so? 맥스카지노�Yes, if you have the ability to walk 맥스카지노� and are not quarantined or in recommended isolation 맥스카지노� you should go for a walk at least once a day,맥스카지노� says Dr. Daphne Scott, primary sports medicine physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. 맥스카지노�Going for a walk is a good way to get exercise, especially if you맥스카지노�ve been stuck indoors all day, and it may help with feelings of anxiety or depression that some people may be experiencing.맥스카지노� That said, you shouldn맥스카지노�t just go for a walk all willy-nilly. Your first rule of thumb: social distancing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that means maintaining 6 feet of space between you and other parties 맥스카지노� including people you know. Because, yes, there맥스카지노�s a difference between going for a walk or run with your partner or roommate whom you've been quarantining with and doing the same thing with your friend who lives down the street. 맥스카지노�You have already had close contact, meaning you맥스카지노�ve been exposed to, the people you live with,맥스카지노� Scott said. 맥스카지노�So if it맥스카지노�s someone you don맥스카지노�t live with, you should keep the 6-foot rule, even if they are people you used to see regularly.맥스카지노� If that맥스카지노�s proving to be tough 맥스카지노� after all, some walking paths only have so much space for people crossing 맥스카지노� think about the time of day you맥스카지노�re going (off-peak times, like early in the morning or late at night, often see fewer people) or try to find a different route altogether, Scott suggests. Some streets are more empty than usual 맥스카지노� you may be able to freely walk around somewhere you typically wouldn맥스카지노�t. And while many might like to stay outside all day, Scott says the length of time you should be out exercising depends on where you live. In New York City, for instance, the recommendation is to go out, do your normal workout, then go home without lingering outside, she explains. And of course, when you do return home, thoroughly wash your hands, sanitize any high-touch areas you might have brushed up against and change into clean clothes before you plop on your couch. But orders and recommendations vary by location, so there isn맥스카지노�t a hard-and-fast rule right now. In general, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends moderate-intensity exercise for 150 minutes or more each week. 맥스카지노�A brisk walk at a pace of 3-4 mph for 30 minutes, five days a week, can achieve this,맥스카지노� Scott said. 맥스카지노�If you are counting distance or steps, recent evidence from the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee has shown walking 7,000 to 9,000 steps may be just as beneficial.맥스카지노� Of course, it맥스카지노�s important to remember we are currently in a time of constant change, Scott said. So continue to check in with official recommendations from the CDC, as well as your state and local governments, to make sure you맥스카지노�re up to date on official orders and guidelines. And if you have any concerns before you get started walking, check in with your doctor 맥스카지노� most are instituting telehealth visits or are available for phone calls right now, Scott says. Otherwise, go on and get stepping 맥스카지노� not only will it help ease concerns, but you could also net these extra health benefits. Walking can help aid in weight loss. Some people seem to be (jokingly?) concerned about the "quarantine 15," and while gaining weight should literally be the least of your worries right now, old habits are hard to break. So rest easy knowing that daily walks could help counterbalance any comfort food you choose to (rightfully) indulge in. The ACSM recommends 300 minutes or more of moderate-intensity activity for those looking to lose weight 맥스카지노� the equivalent of about an hourlong brisk walk five days a week, or a 45-minute walk daily. Just remember if you맥스카지노�re new to exercise and/or walking, Scott says it맥스카지노�s important to slowly build up how much you맥스카지노�re able to walk each day.It could also improve your digestion. One of the best times to go for a walk (assuming it맥스카지노�s not crowded)? After you eat. 맥스카지노�Walking after meals can improve digestion and help food move through the gut,맥스카지노� Scott said. 맥스카지노�There is also evidence that shows walking after eating can decrease blood sugar, which can be helpful for diabetic patients.맥스카지노� Plus, walking has been known to help with anxiety.When you맥스카지노�re constantly inside without distraction, it can be easy to get in your head and worry about all of the unknowns. For those struggling, walking outdoors can help. 맥스카지노�It has a positive impact on mental and emotional states,맥스카지노� according to Dr. Hillary Cauthen, executive board member for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. 맥스카지노�Walking releases dopamine and endorphins in the brain, which produce feelings of euphoria.맥스카지노� To get even more of a boost, Cauthen suggests walking quickly enough to increase your heart rate, like with walking intervals, or switching up your speed. 맥스카지노�It changes brain chemistry to assist in reducing stress and anxiety by increasing the availability of anti-anxiety neurochemicals, including serotonin," she said. And possibly impact your sleep. In a time of heightened anxiety, prioritizing sleep is key. Thankfully, walking can help you do that better. Again, Scott said scientists don맥스카지노�t entirely know why, but there are some solid educated guesses out there. 맥스카지노�Some theories suggest walking in the morning can help with your body맥스카지노�s circadian rhythm,맥스카지노� she explains. 맥스카지노�Others suggest the stress reduction that can possibly be seen with walking can help sleep.맥스카지노� While it may not affect sleep duration, recent research published in the journal "Sleep" did find that postmenopausal women who participate in light to moderate physical activity caught better Z맥스카지노�s than those who stayed mostly sedentary. And the National Sleep Foundation has shown that walking (or exercise in general) can improve sleep quality. Walking may also make you more creative. In times like these, it맥스카지노�s easy to get stuck in a funk. But going for a walk may help boost your brainstorming power. Research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, Learning Memory and Cognition found that, after administering creative-thinking tests to people who were either seated or walking, those who walked thought more creatively than the sedentary folk. 맥스카지노�Walking improves blood flow and circulation, it releases chemicals in your brain to improve your mood and it allows you to get outside of your normal environment and think outside the box through the process of movement,맥스카지노� Cauthen said. So if you find yourself struggling with a mental work block, going for a short stroll may help unlock some insight.