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Here are some of the benefits of walking on a daily basis!
1. It can lower the risk of diabetes
The findings from the Harvard Nurses' Health Study showed that women that walked for half an hour daily experienced a 30% lower risk of diabetes.
Walking was also found to be able to shrink dangerous abdominal fat, which can result in diabetes.
2. It lowers the risk of Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System discovered that men at the age of 71 – 93, who walked more than a 1/4 of a mile daily had half the incidence of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in comparison to compared to participants who walked less.
3. It reduces high blood pressure
Researchers found that moderate intensity walking lowers the risk of high blood pressure.
4. It helps digestion
Tara Aleichem, a physical therapist at Cancer Treatment Center in America, maintains that walking can improve your gastric mobility.
5. It reduces pain and enhances mobility
The American Heart Association published an article that showed that walking on a daily basis can improve mobility in people with PAD (peripheral artery disease).
6. It enhances bone health
People who exercise on a daily basis have healthier and strong teeth, and regular exercise boosts bone density, strengthens the bones and lowers the risk of osteoporosis, fractures, and shrinkage of the spine.
7. It improves cognitive performance
Studies have shown that a regular walk boosts the cognitive performance in both children and adults.
8. Leads to longevity
Numerous studies have proven that regular walking lowers the risk of mortality.
9. It improves mood
The findings of a 2016 study showed that walking at least 20 minutes daily boosts the self-confidence and attentiveness, and reduces the feelings of anger and hostility.
Here are some useful walking tips:
Here are some of the benefits of walking on a daily basis!
1. It can lower the risk of diabetes
The findings from the Harvard Nurses' Health Study showed that women that walked for half an hour daily experienced a 30% lower risk of diabetes.
Walking was also found to be able to shrink dangerous abdominal fat, which can result in diabetes.
2. It lowers the risk of Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System discovered that men at the age of 71 – 93, who walked more than a 1/4 of a mile daily had half the incidence of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in comparison to compared to participants who walked less.
3. It reduces high blood pressure
Researchers found that moderate intensity walking lowers the risk of high blood pressure.
4. It helps digestion
Tara Aleichem, a physical therapist at Cancer Treatment Center in America, maintains that walking can improve your gastric mobility.
5. It reduces pain and enhances mobility
The American Heart Association published an article that showed that walking on a daily basis can improve mobility in people with PAD (peripheral artery disease).
6. It enhances bone health
People who exercise on a daily basis have healthier and strong teeth, and regular exercise boosts bone density, strengthens the bones and lowers the risk of osteoporosis, fractures, and shrinkage of the spine.
7. It improves cognitive performance
Studies have shown that a regular walk boosts the cognitive performance in both children and adults.
8. Leads to longevity
Numerous studies have proven that regular walking lowers the risk of mortality.
9. It improves mood
The findings of a 2016 study showed that walking at least 20 minutes daily boosts the self-confidence and attentiveness, and reduces the feelings of anger and hostility.
Here are some useful walking tips:
- Pick a suitable pace, as in order to burn calories, you need to walk about 3.5 miles an hour.
- To burn more calories, try an incline walk
- Always wear flexible, low-heeled, cushioned, comfortable shoes
- Walk with the shoulders down, the chin parallel to the ground, and looking straight ahead
- Swing the arms while walking, bend them at 90 degrees and pump the shoulders
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator
- Walk to school or work
- Go for a short walk after dinner or lunch with friends
- Get off several bus stops before your destination when taking public transport
- Always park your car a bit further and walk to the destination
- Try walk-and-talk meetings at work
- Take your dog for a walk
- Listen to your favorite podcast and walk