Due to current Situation with COVID-19, our fitness centers
in Kingwood and Masontown will be closed for the immediate future. We will
update here when we are able to re-open our fitness centers.
Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00AM -
7:00PM
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 7:00AM - 5:0PM
Memberships $25 per month
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PRO PT offers:
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· Large Exercise and Fitness Areas |
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WALKING for exercise
Walking is great low-impact exercise for developing and maintaining
cardiovascular fitness. You can walk anywhere at any time, and, unlike some
fitness regimens, your only expense is comfortable clothing, a good pair of
shoes, and possibly a fitness membership. Physical therapists support the US
Surgeon General’s recommendation that adults need at least 30 minutes of
moderate physical activity 5 or more days a week to be healthy; children and
teens need 60 minutes. Walking is associated with a reduced risk of heart
attack, and regular exercise decreases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Other benefits of walking include increased energy, improvement in
cardiovascular fitness, increased muscle tone, stress reduction, and weight
control.
Before You Start:
If you answer yes to any of these questions, check with your physical therapist
or physician before you begin a walking program.
· Do you have heart trouble?
· Do you experience pains or pain on your left side (neck, shoulder, or arm) or
breathlessness when you are physically active? · Do you often feel faint or
have dizzy spells?
· Do you have high blood pressure?
· Do you have bone or joint problems that could worsen if you are physically
active?
· Are you over 50 and have not been physically active?
Customize Your Walking Program:
To get the most out of your walking program, you’ll need to stick with it
consistently.
If you’ve been inactive and tire easily, gradually build up your pace and
distance.
If you can’t set aside at least 30 consecutive minutes, then split up your time
to reach 30 minutes daily.
Choose a fun and safe place to walk. The best walking surfaces are flat, firm,
and not too hard. A treadmill at your fitness center works great on those days
the weather doesn’t allow you to get outside.
If the Shoe Fits:
One of the most important steps you can take is to wear the right shoes.
Consider the following:
· The insole should match the arch of your foot.
· The sole should be made from a foam material for cushioning and it should
bend at the forefoot rather than the midfoot.
· The heel should be made from a foam material to provide shock absorption.
· Breathable materials such as leather and cotton canvas are preferable to
synthetics or plastic.
· The toe box should provide plenty of wiggle room for the toes in both depth
and width.
· The heel grip should hold the heel snugly in place. A padded cuff at the top
opening may provide a firmer grip and cause less friction on the skin.