5 importance of going for a walk daily

Not everyone is cut out for the really strenous methods of working out, it’s understandable. However, an exercise as simple as a daily brisk walk have many benefits that can help you live a healthier life. Studies have shown that at least 30 minutes of walking daily is a great way to improve and maintain your health. Walking is the perfect exercise for those who are overweight, aged or thinking of starting an exercise routine.

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The importance of going for a walk daily is endless and here are some of them:

It aids burning of calories

If you’re planning to maintain an healthy weight, walking is one of the simple ways you can achieve that because research have proven that walking helps you reduce fat and improve the body’s response to insulin. About 150 calories are burnt as a result of 30 minutes of walking.

Reduce your risk of chronic diseases

A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, revealed that those who walked enough to meet physical activity guidelines had a 30% lower risk of cardiovascular events (like heart attack or stroke) compared with those who did not walk regularly. Going for a walk daily lower the risk of heart disease, reducing the risk of stroke by a whopping 35 percent.

Strengthen your joints

Walking increases blood flow and strengthen the muscles that support the joints, thereby protecting our knees and hips. It also plays a great role in reducing the progression of arthritis.

Reduces depression

Going for a walk daily improve your mood. It helps your mental health by reducing anxiety and depression. A study shows that daily 30 minutes of walk for a week can lead to significant decrease in depression.

Helps you sleep better

Because walking reduces pain and stress which can disturb your sleep, you’re able to get better sleep. A recent study found healthy adults who walked daily had a significant positive impact on sleep quality and length of sleep.

The list is not exhaustive, using the stairs instead of the elevator, walking around your house while waiting for something, getting off the cab in the junction and walking the rest to your house are some of the ways you can get to go for a walk daily.