Very few people would argue the fact that walking on a regular basis is one of the best exercises that you can possibly do. As a matter of fact, if you’re able to walk daily for 2 miles or more, your body will change as a result of this exercise in just one month. The problem with this is that we may have a difficult time staying entertained and motivated enough to continue doing this activity on a regular basis. That is, of course, unless you make sure that you are incorporating it into something that is very enjoyable.
A lot of us like to give back in one way or another and we do so in a variety of different ways. It helps us to feel good about ourselves and it also helps that we know that we are helping individuals who at times are unable to help themselves. A good example of this is charities which raise money in order to help people with different diseases. If you are involved with one of these charities, you realize how self satisfying your efforts can be. There are some ways that you can pick up your efforts with these charities and get a little bit of exercise at the same time.
One of the easiest ways for you to do this is to either take part in or sponsor a walkathon, a form of walking marathon that helps to raise awareness for the charity and to make some money for it at the same time. Although these can be set for any length, they often go for 10 miles or more, a distance that will give you an excellent amount of exercise. By taking the lead in one of these charitable events, you will help to keep yourself motivated and may motivate many others to get out there and exercise a little bit.
Another way that you can benefit from one of these charitable events is by making sure that you are ready for the effort that you will need to put forth. Some people who realize that they’re going to have to walk these long distances make sure that they walk on a regular basis ahead of time so that they are physically fit. This is one of the best motivational techniques that you can have at your side and will surely help you to make sure that you are walking, whether it is for your health or for the health of others.