The Benefits Of A Dog Fitness Partner

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Are you determined to get your workout in this Spring? If yes, your dog can help you stay in shape and healthy by being your workout companion.

There’s no better fun exercise buddy than a loyal dog.

This article will provide you tips on how you and your dog can safely get your workout in together.

You and your dog can benefit from being fitness partners in the following ways:

  • – Healthier cardiovascular systems
  • – Lower risks of obesity including dog obesity.
  • – Reduction of joint problems
  • -Lower risk of diabetes
  • -Lower risk  of heart disease

Exercise with your dog daily to improve the  mental health and physical health of your dog as you improve your healthy well being.

Start workouts slowly and build up intensity and length of workout time as you and your dog build up physical endurance.

You will know your dog needs a break or end to the day’s exercise when he or she shows signs of heavily panting, staggering or limping. If your dog refuses to move anymore during the workout, it’s time to end the workout for the day.

Also never do a workout with your dog after eating. Eating before a workout can result in your dog suffering from stomach bloat.

A good way to start your workout with your dog is with a jog or slow walk. As you both get comfortable with the pace, you can slowly work towards a vigorous dog run.

The average small dog can do at least 2 miles walking or running a day.

A large dog can do about 3 miles or more a day.

Aim to do at least 15 to 40 minutes of workout with your dog per day.

The best places your dog can have a fun run with you are beaches and hills.  Do running sprints, have a fun game of Frisbee and fetch, and let your dog play with a tennis ball.

Or go for a pool dip if you and your dog can swim.

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Here are dog fitness supplies we recommend using during workout sessions:

– A portable dog bowl and fresh water for your dog. You may want
a dog sipping top as well.

– Leash tug game. Let your dog hold some of the leash in his or her mouth.
-As the dog tugs you’ll be able to experience an upper body and core workout.

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Your dog will keep you motivated even when you want to quit.

Studies have revealed that dog owners are more likely to workout regularly and maintain good health than those without dogs.

It’s recommended that dog owners do at least 150 minutes of workout a week. As your dog gets use to the workout routine, he or she will always remind you it’s time to exercise.

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Source: http://m.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/how-to-get-a-workout-with-your-dog
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/dogs-exercise

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