Walking can be great and doesn’t need any special skills or training.
People are always driving, whether they are just going to the shop around the corner or even to the gym for exercise, when all it would take is a five- or 20-minute walk.
Walking is great and is so simple, so why complicate it?
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The best part of walking is that it is free.
A walk will only cost you time and maybe a pair of tackies.
You don’t need fancy shoes, or clothes, or equipment.
A little walk goes a long way in terms of health benefits, because walking is good for your blood sugar level.
Taking a mere 15-minute walk after a meal will even out your blood sugar level and improve your digestion.
Walking at a moderate pace for between 20 to 40 minutes is as effective at reducing chronic back pain as the strengthening exercises prescribed by physiotherapists.
Not only is walking good for your health and body, it’s also good for your mind.
The saying goes that “a good walk can melt mental fatigue and improve memory”.
Taking a walk is a way of leaving the thinking and worrying behind.
The longer you keep a regular walking schedule going, the more weight you are likely to lose.
Walking is good for your heart, too.
In fact, it is often the simplest lifestyle change you can make for heart health.
It has a positive impact on your blood pressure, your triglycerides (a type of fat found in your blood), and overall heart fitness.
Walking can also increase your bone density.
It seems almost too easy, but it is well worth the effort.
Source: www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness
