Get up, get out and get walking! It’s not only an affordable way to get your recommended dose of daily exercise, it will also build strength, improve cardiovascular function, and lessen your risks for a number of serious health conditions.
Consider these benefits:
- improved cardiovascular system and breathing function
- reduced risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
- improved management of conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes
- improved joint pain, arthritis pain and muscular pain or stiffness,
- stronger bones and improved balance
- increased muscle strength and endurance
- reduced body fat
All it takes is 30 minutes each day to reap all these fantastic rewards for your health – but any walking is better than none. So consider parking a little further from the entrance when you shop, or taking a quick walk around the block the next time you get your mail, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. And try to get out in the evening for a post-dinner stroll – the benefits of meeting and greeting your neighbors cannot be overestimated! It all adds up to a healthier you!
