Walking may seem like a very plain choice of exercise when it comes to fitness and weight loss. Most people do so much walking a daily basis that it is understandable you might find walking rather mundane; but, here’s an interesting fact that should change the way you think about walking: Research has shown that a brisk one-hour walk can burn up to 500 calories. That sounds pretty amazing? Read on to see more great benefit that walking could have for your health and fitness.
- Walking improves blood circulation: Walking, like any other cardio exercise, will raise the heart rate, lower blood pressure and strengthen the heart. One study showed that women who walk on a regular basis have less fat on their body than women who don’t walk. Walking also lowers the risk of developing blood clots, since the calf acts as a venous pump.The venous pump contracts and pumps blood from the feet and legs and then back to the heart.This is very good as it reduces the load on the heart and ultimately improves cardiovascular health.
- Walking yields longer life span: This has been proven by Research. The research showed that Adults in their fifties to sixties that train have a 35% higher likelihood of living 8 years longer than their peers who don’t walk at all.
- Walking makes you happy: Research has shown that the more meters you cover a day, on foot, the happier you’re likely to feel. So you can practically walk away from stress, and stay happy, simply by walking.
- Walking strengthens the muscles: It’s a misconception that you can only strengthen your muscles in the gym. Walking can help in building your leg and abdominal muscles, and even your arm muscles if you pump them while walking.
- It gives you better sleep: Research based on women, ages 60 to 75, showed that those of them who walked for one hour a day had more restful sleep at night. Health professionals are constantly the middle-aged people and senior citizens to walk more, and this is advice we think you should take.
- Walking improves breath rate: While walking, breathing rate increases and this causes oxygen to travel faster through the bloodstream.This helps in cleansing waste from the blood and allows you heal quicker.
- Walking allows you do more: Research has shown that Senior Citizens between ages 60-75, who take morning walks, are able to do more activities on their own.
Clearly, walking has immense benefits for weight loss and fitness, particularly for people who may physically be incapable of doing more intense physical activities such as running or playing a sport. You don’t even have to create a special time for walking: just take a brisk walk to places within a reasonable distance, instead of taking the bus or driving your car.
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