Walking is best exercise. Walk! Don't Run

Our feet were made for walking. And that's exactly what they should do

Walking is simple. Almost everybody can walk. Walking has many health benefits. A simple 30-45 minutes of walk can make you fit and fine.

There are several benefits of walking. 

 

Walking strengthens your heart

 

Reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by walking regularly. It’s great cardio exercise, lowering levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol while increasing levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. 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. 

Burn Good amount of calories

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!). Work that short walk into your daily routine and you’ll shed the pounds in no time.

 

Helps build stamina.  

Walking regularly at a good speed improves your muscle strength and endurance and also helps build stamina.

It is good for your heart. 

Walking is known to reduce your blood pressure, improve your blood circulation and all round cardio vascular functions. 

Bones

Walking is said to be good for your bones. It is a great way to strengthen your bones.

Walking about 30 minutes a day increases your bone density and slows down bone loss in your legs. This low-impact exercise is also said to target your spine, legs and hips.

Mental

It promotes mental well-being. Known as a great stress-buster, if you walk outdoors, the combination of fresh air and exercise is an excellent way to boost your morale and mood.

Diabetes

 Helps prevent type 2 diabetes. Studies have revealed that walking approximately 150 minutes per week can reduce the risk of diabetes.

Breast cancer

 Reduces the risk of colon and breast cancer.

Walking makes you happy

It improves Blood Circulation

people are able to walk at a consistent speed than run, it is a more beneficial form of tissue-cleansing, particularly for the over-50s, for whom jogging can actually cause more problems.

Last but not the least, walking is said to be safer than running. Fitness experts are of the opinion that walking is better for your knees and joints as compared to running. It leads to fewer injuries and is said to be a good beginner workout.