Today is National Walking Day, and a good day to start walking at least 20 minutes a day. Walking has many health benefits, and it’s one the easiest forms of exercise we can do. Walking is free; there is no charge for walking on the street, in a park, to and from work or school, to and from dinner or on a date.
Regular walks help reduce the risk of many diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. Walking is recommended as a good way to control cholesterol level. As you exercise the activity helps to lower LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol levels.
Because walking helps keep the body in shape, it improves the figure, strength and stamina, while at the same time maintaining muscle. Not only are legs strengthened and arms toned because of the swinging motion, but walking is a weight bearing exercise that also helps maintain bone density.
After taking a brisk walk most people feel energized because of the increased circulation. The increased blood flow in the brain lifts moods, relaxes the mind and helps improve everyone's mood. You can walk at your own pace, think your own thoughts, listen to music or chat with a friend.
Regular walks help reduce the risk of many diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. Walking is recommended as a good way to control cholesterol level. As you exercise the activity helps to lower LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol levels.
Because walking helps keep the body in shape, it improves the figure, strength and stamina, while at the same time maintaining muscle. Not only are legs strengthened and arms toned because of the swinging motion, but walking is a weight bearing exercise that also helps maintain bone density.
After taking a brisk walk most people feel energized because of the increased circulation. The increased blood flow in the brain lifts moods, relaxes the mind and helps improve everyone's mood. You can walk at your own pace, think your own thoughts, listen to music or chat with a friend.
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