Walking is widely recommended by health and fitness gurus for its numerous health benefits. Today, there are several physical activities you can engage yourself in but walking is one of the best of them all. This is because; walking is not complicated, requires minimal or no equipment to perform, it is low impact, can be done by anybody at any time and above all, typically has little or no injuries. Unlike other forms of exercises walking is ideal for people from all "walks" of life and requires no training whatsoever to perform. The following are some of the numerous benefits of walking and why medical Science emphasizes that it is good for your health:
Reduces the risk of heart diseases
Studies show that walking on a regular basis can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases which includes heart problems as well as stroke. Walking lowers bad cholesterol levels in the body while at the same time increasing the HDL cholesterol levels in the body. Increased HDL (good) cholesterol levels help in keeping blood pressure under control.
Helps in maintaining a healthy weight
Medical science points out that for you to lose weight, it is important that you burn more calories than you eat on a daily basis. Walking is one of the easiest ways of burning calories. This is attributed to the fact that when you walk, each and every movable part of your body is involved. This means that each muscle responsible for the movement of these parts is beneficially exercised in the process.
Helps in preventing dementia
From an orthopedic’s point of view, a huge percentage of the elderly population suffers from dementia simply because of reduced brain activity. Being active has a positive effect on the brain function and helps it to be alert. This reduces dementia. Therefore, in order to help reduce the risk of dementia, it is advisable to take a walk on a daily basis.
Enhances bone health
Walking stimulates and strengthens the bones. This, in turn, increases the bone density and boasts their development and reduces injuries associated with unhealthy bone formation or development especially in women. On top of that, walking also helps in maintaining healthy joints and prevents the risk of contracting arthritis as well as sports injuries.
Helps in toning your arms, bum, tummy, and legs
A simple walk can immensely improve and strengthen your legs, shape your calves, hamstrings, quads, and also helps lift your rear muscles (glutes). Additionally, when you maintain a good posture while walking, it can also help tone your abs and shape your waist as well. Therefore, it is important to take a walk on a regular basis.
Improves balance and coordination
Walking helps in improving general body balance and coordination of all parts of the body. When you walk, almost each and every part of your body is involved in the activity. This makes it easy to improve coordination and also allows you to help develop better balance for many parts of your body. It is little wonder that individuals recovering from any form of the ailment are often encouraged to take simple walks as a form of exercise.
If you thought walking is not important to your health, rethink again. For you to stay fit and maintain a healthy body, you are advised to walk on a regular basis (with your doctor permitting). However, to ensure that you turn your walk into an exercise activity, it is important to maintain a good posture and also include a few purposeful movements.
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