Spring is just around the corner now. While I live where we can walk all year ‘round, many aren’t that fortunate. Snow, ice, and below freezing temps aren’t as inviting, and can be treacherous. Soon that weather will change and you can get out for a pleasant walk.
Did you know you don’t have to walk for a long time or even that intensely to reap healthy rewards?
A 20-minute walk 5 days per week will help you do the following.
- Lose Fat Weight
- Prevent Weight Gain
- Lower Cholesterol
- Lower Blood Pressure
- Increase Circulation
- Increase Leg Muscle Tone
- Improve Balance
- Lower Anxiety and Stress
- Help With Depression and Other Psychological Conditions
- Form New Brain Cells and Neuro Connections (Neurogenesis)
- Improve Friendships If You Walk With A Friend
- Improve Sleep
- Improve Your Mood
- Improve Your Mental Clarity
- Boost Your Creativity
- Alleviate Joint Pain
- Increase Your Energy
- Increase Bone Density
- Improve Quality of Life
- Live Longer
All that from a simple 20-minute walking routine! Sure, there are things you can do to make your walks more effective. But just getting out and walking is a great start. Just, please, make sure you don’t go out in weather that’s too risky.
So get out there and walk as soon as your weather permits!
If you need some help with exercise walking questions, please let me know.
Karen