Tips for Overweight Walkers

Being heavy can make walking a bit harder, but it doesn’t have to stop you from enjoying it. Here are tips for overweight walkers.

• Walk on as soft a surface as possible. Many high-school tracks are cushioned. Or you can find wood chip-covered nature trails, rather than concrete or asphalt surfaces. (Some people walk on the grass beside the sidewalk, rather than on the concrete itself.)
  
  
• Make a habit of stretching your calves and hamstrings immediately after walking.
  
  
• Look for durability and cushioning in your shoes. Don't settle for a cheap, casual walking shoe. It won't have enough support for a heavier walker. Look for a higher-end, brand-name shoe that has polyurethane mid-soles and is designed for stability (especially important to overweight walkers).

Walking is a great exercise for severely overweight people. By following these tips, you put yourself in the best position for sticking to this surprisingly healthful exercise.

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