I have looked at different kinds of exercises and even though walking is by far the best, there are a few others that are worth mentioning, albeit not something I would do on a regular basis.
Biking is something I did quite often many years ago. Don't own a bike now but hope to shortly, not only for the exercise but more so for the transportation aspect. I don't live in a bicycling friendly neighborhood since there are many hills and have to go a few miles to find staightaways and level ground to bike.
Another fun and exercise filled sport is table tennis. A friend mentioned to me that it is one of the best forms of exercise in terms of a complete workout for the body and mind. The physical benefits (once past the beginners stage) are a tremendous workout and the hand/eye coordination that works the brain simultaneouly.
I play ping pong on a regular basis (at the Santa Cruz Table Tennis Club) and know first hand of the great workouts I get at the end of each visit.
Another sport that I used to play quite often is tennis. In the past year I have hit more on the backboard, usually at Aptos Junior High School, than with someone on the court. Not only do I get a better workout (a 30 min. session is all I need), but I can do it when I want to. It is also an easier way to work on a particular stroke.
Many times I walk the the mile or so to and from the backboard site, and so my legs also get a workout.
The bottom line is finding an exercise that is fun and doing it consistantly to enjoy the benefits.
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