Walking for Health in Epsom, England. A group of walkers are following the walk leader, who is wearing a yellow jacket. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise that can be accessible to just about everybody. It's safe, simple and doesn't require practice. And the health benefits are many. All it takes to reap these benefits is a routine of brisk walking.
Here's the top ten reasons why walking is good for you.
1) Walking can increase energy, stamina, and metabolism.
2) Walking can facilitate sound restful sleep.
3) Walking can increase muscle and bone density
4) Walking can increase the volume of plasma in blood, which thins the blood and reduces the
risk of clotting.
5) Walking can reduce the risk of coronary artery disease, some cancers, osteoporosis, and
other diseases.
6) Walking can reduce the risks of diabetes by lowering blood sugars and body fat levels.
7) Walking can reduce the symptoms of PMS, back pain, and arthritis.
8) Walking can lower blood pressure and LDL (the "bad" cholesterol) and increase HDL (the
"good" cholesterol).
9) Walking can reduce the number of episodes of the common cold.
10)Walking can reduce stress.
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