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Walking
Aerobic exercise, such as walking, has the effect of eliminating obesity, reducing blood triglycerides in the blood, and improving blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Let's try to walk more in your daily life to prevent metabolic syndrome.
Last update date April 4, 2023
Correct walking form
Points for walking
■Let's walk by about 10 to 20%.
■Let's walk for more than 5 minutes
■Let's walk fast enough to make you feel "somewhat tight".
Points to walk safely
■Let's check your physical condition
(If you feel unwell, stop walking without overdoing it.)
■Let's get hydration
■Perform organized exercises such as stretching and turning ankles before and after walking.
How to choose clothes and shoes when walking
<Recommended clothes>
■Easy to move
■Excellent perspiration and moisture absorption
<Recommended walking shoes>
■Soft heels
■The arch of the foot is firmly supported
■There is plenty of room in the shoes.
Number of steps to prevent disease
Yokohama walking point
You can enjoy health promotion while having fun through walking. Points are awarded according to the number of steps taken, and gift certificates etc. will be won by lot according to the points.
Yokohama walking point homepage (outside site)
Yokohama walking point application method (outside site)
For inquiries to this page
Izumi Ward Health and Welfare Center, Health and Welfare Division Health Promotion Section (313th floor, 313)
Phone: 045-800-2445
Phone: 045-800-2445
Fax: 045-800-2516
Email address: iz-kenko@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 822-045-804
