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Walking Benefits for Health

Walking Benefits for Health

Article by Susan Liu

Walking is a simple and free exercise that can help people take a step towards better heart health.

Regularly it can help you maintain a healthy weight. Also improving your fitness and reduce your risk of developing conditions such as

Furthermore, the simple act of walking for 30 minutes a day can reduce heart disease risk by up to half. While exercise can also be a fun activity. Walking for Health: How to Use the Power of Walking to Improve Health and Achieve Weight Loss (Walking for Weight Loss, Walking for Health, Walking … and Weight Loss Series Book 1) (Volume 1) .

Feet First

Start slowly and do a few warm-up exercises and stretches first. Don’t walk immediately after a big meal.

Walk at a steady pace, swing arms freely and stand as straight as you can. Your feet should step in a rolling action from heel to toe.

Warm-up and cool down. Stretching Improves circulation.

If it is too difficult to walk for 30 minutes at one time, do regular small bouts.

A gentle, low-impact exercise that’s easy, free and available to everyone – here’s why walking rocks.

1. It strengthens your heart Reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by walking regularly. And It’s great cardio exercise, lowering levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol while increasing levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. While The Stroke Association says that a brisk 30-minute walk every day helps to prevent and control the high blood pressure that causes strokes, reducing the risk by up to 27 percent. a 2. It lowers disease risk A regular walking habit slashes the risk of type 2 diabetes by around 60 percent. And you’re 20 percent less likely to develop cancer of the colon, breast or womb with an active hobby such as walking. a 3. It helps you lose weight You’ll burn around 75 calories simply by walking at 2mph for 30 minutes. Up your speed to 3mph and it’s 99 calories, while 4mph is 150 calories (equivalent to three Jaffa cakes and a jam doughnut!). Hence work that short walk into your daily routine and you’ll shed the pounds in no time. a 4. It prevents dementia Older people who walk six miles or more per week are more likely to avoid brain shrinkage and preserve memory as the year’s pass. While dementia affects one in 14 people over 65 and one in six over 80, we reckon that’s a pretty great idea. a 5. Walking tones up legs, bums, and tums Give definition to calves, quads, and hamstrings while lifting your glutes (bum muscles) with a good, regular walk. Also, add hill walking into the mix and it’s even more effective. Pay attention to your posture and you’ll also tone your abs and waist. a 6. Walking boosts vitamin D We all need to get outside more. While many people in the UK are vitamin D deficient, affecting important things like bone health and our immune systems. And walking is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors while getting your vitamin D fix. a 7. Walking gives you energy You’ll get more done with more energy. And a brisk walk is one of the best natural energizers around. It boosts circulation and increases oxygen supply to every cell in your body. Helping you to feel more alert and alive. Try walking on your lunch break to achieve more in the afternoon. a 8. Walking makes you happy It’s true – exercise boosts your mood. And studies show that a brisk walk is just as effective as antidepressants in mild to moderate cases of depression, releasing feel-good endorphins while reducing stress and anxiety. Also for positive mental health, walking’s an absolute must.

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