Since we learnt how to walk,
we’ve always had a reason to walk from place to place. Whether it’s walking
from our cars to a building, or just walking in the park, we’re all familiar
with the concept of walking which is free, easy to do, and sometimes, fun.
However, it’s easy to forget just
how important walking is and how beneficial it can be to our health.
So next time you walk, don’t
forget this
Notice how much energy you feel
after taking a walk? This is no coincidence. Walking releases pain-killing
endorphins which improves a person’s emotional state.
In addition to this, walking
increases oxygen flow through a person’s system. This exercise increases
substantially, the levels of cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine hormones
which elevate energy levels.
Basically, walking will improve
your mood more than you may think.
- Strengthens The Heart
Consistent walking at least five
times weekly reduces an individual’s risk of heart diseases. In fact, if a
person increases the distance and duration they walk on a weekly basis, the
more their chances at fighting coronary diseases.
- Strengthens Muscles
Weak muscles have adverse effects
on a person’s general physique. Hence the importance of maintaining strong
muscles. And one way of ensuring strong muscles is through physical activities.
Like every type of exercise and
fitness routine, walking helps tone your muscles. Specifically the abdominal
and calf muscles. You get extra points [toned arms] if you pump them as you
walk.
To really get a great deal on
calf or leg tone, consider walking up hilly areas, stairways, or places with an
incline. Combining walking incline areas with other tone-friendly routines are
quick and enjoyable ways of gaining those tones you’ve always craved.
- Relieves Joint Pains
Ever experienced relief from
joint pains after or during a walk? Walking helps protect the joints like the
knees, and hips from pain as it lubricates the muscles supporting these joints.
Interestingly, making a habit of
walking will improve an individual’s chances of getting arthritis. For patients
suffering from arthritis, walking also helps improve their conditions and
pains.
- Helps Burns Calories
You may not know this, but
walking is also an effective form of physical activity which encourages weight
loss. But it is no easy feat.
Losing weight from walking will
be dependent on certain factors like; your current weight, the environment you
walk, the distance you cover, and your walking speed.
As mentioned earlier, walking on
uphill places is more effective than on flat surfaces. Also, the more distance
covered is important, longer distances being more effective. Finally, paying
attention to your walking speed is important should you want to shed some
weight. Hence, brisk walking is the key.
Summarily, walking is one of
those undervalued physical activities with tons of advantages and health
benefits.
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