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Exercise doesn’t have to be overcomplicated: there are a few, that you can do without any equipment, at any time of the year, getting outside on the fresh air. Even now, during the COVID-19 lockdown, you are allowed to do one form of simple exercise outside: running, cycling or walking. If you don’t have a garden, these could mean a real life line these days – so use this opportunity wisely and get some exercise.
Walking is especially simple and beneficial at any age and ability. Walking is a great form of physical activity that’s free, low risk and accessible to most people. Young or old – even if you need walking aid – Fenetic Wellbeing Mobility Aids is here to help in this case – just get going.
Walking has a tremendous benefits on ones health and wellbeing if its done regularly. Just because it’s not considered as proper “sport” or “exercise” – it really is and has numerous positive effects. Here are some of the ways that taking walks is good for you:
1 Good for your heart
Walking at least 30 minutes a day – at whatever speed you can -, at least five days a week, can reduce your risk for coronary heart disease. And your risk may reduce even more when you increase the duration or distance you walk per day.
2. Good for loosing weight
Walking burns calories, which may help you lose weight and keep it off. In fact, walking just one mile burns about 100 calories.
3 Good for your digestion
Walking helps in easing the body’s process of digestion, as well as prevent a lot of stomach problems, including indigestion and heartburn. Wait 30 minutes after finishing your meal and go for a walk!
4 Good for your blood sugar
Research studies have shown that walking can be beneficial in bringing down blood glucose and therefore improving diabetes control. Taking walks after meals, particularly if your after meal glucose results are often on the high side – is especially good.
5 Good for mental wellbeing
Getting outside has a positive effect on mental health and exercising outside is even better for you. Regular walking modifies your nervous system so much that you’ll experience a decrease in anger and hostility.
6 Good for your immune system
Every time you exercise, it releases an influx of antibodies as well as white blood cells, which help your body’s defence system to fight off viruses, colds and on a long term makes you more resistant.
7 Good for your joints
Contrary to what you might think, pounding pavement can help improve your range of motion and mobility because walking increases blood flow to tense areas and helps strengthen the muscles surrounding your joints.
8 Good for sleeping better at night
Moderate exercise on a regular basis, such as walking, can help relieve some of the tension built up over the day. But make sure you do not do vigorous exercise, such as running or the gym, too close to bedtime, as it may keep you awake.