It is one of the best and easiest things you can do for your health. It may be challenging to find the time to exercise or hit the gym, but an evening stroll or walk during lunch or after work is all you need to enjoy some real health improvement. All you need to have is a walking/running shoe and probably some companion during your walks and you’re definitely good to go.
Here’s 20 benefits of walking:
- Reduces Risk of Heart Disease
- Helps to maintain weight
- Reduces your stress levels
- Increases your energy levels
- Helps to boost your mood
- Gets the blood pumping
- Prevents obesity
- Help to reduce anxiety
- Increases functioning of the lungs
- Increases the body’s access to Vitamin D
- Gives you time to practice self-care
- Improves coordination and balance
- Improves the quality of life
- Reduces the chance of diabetes
- Reduces the risk of cancer
- Improve the quality of sleep
- Walking can spark creativity
- Strengthens bones and muscles
- Improve blood pressure
- Can help to boost your immune system
Simply just walking for 30 minutes a day has a lot of benefits to your body and yourself. Start walking today!