Saturday, November 8, 2008

The Benefits of Walking


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Why walking is so good for you. Walking can help manage or eliminate many diseases and reduce your risks for others. Plus, it helps you sleep better, function better, feel better!

Walking is generally safe for most people. Of course, you should talk to your doctor, but for the most part, everyone can walk for fitness. The risk of injury is slight if you practice basic safety measures.

Walking is a great exercise. Here are some of the benefits you can get from walking thirty minutes a day:


• Increased muscle mass
• More energy
• Better aerobic conditioning for better endurance
• Improved heart health
• Better blood pressure readings
• Improved brain functioning



• Less pain from arthritis
• Better blood sugar
• Increased endorphin production
• Reduced risk of some cancers (colon and breast)
• Lessened risk of dementia
• Improved mood
• Less insomnia and better sleep quality



Walking is a fountain of youth. Many people are amazed by how much better they feel once they start a walking program. It doesn’t happen overnight, but you will likely see results pretty quickly. And, if you stick with it, several months or years from now, you will truly wonder how you ever made it without walking at least thirty minutes a day.



Tip to lose weight


The metabolism is at its best during mornings just when you have woken up and just before you have eaten breakfast. This means it will be easier to lose weight if you take a walk just after waking up.


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