walking is a simple yet very effective
exercise a small stroll around the park or even your house could do wonders for your
body people who have cardiovascular problems are advised to walk regularly have you ever thought
of going for a walk every day it does quite a bit of good for you from burning fat and boosting
your metabolism to building stronger leg muscles we're talking all that and more number one
releases tension every person with at nine to five knows what it feels like to be under stress
the body adapts to sitting a particular way this gradually builds muscle tension especially
if you're not stretching to relieve yourself walking every day releases the tension in your
muscles just make sure you're doing it in a safe and comfortable place going for a walk in
a busy downtown area is annoying and loud not to mention downright dangerous there
will be a lot of noise and air pollution these things can negatively affect your body so
we would suggest that you try walking in the park number two burns fat going for a walk is a very
effective method of burning fat this is mainly because when you walk your body uses energy and
burns calories that are present in your body this in turn helps to burn the extra fat if you've
been trying to get rid of your fat for a while you know it's not an easy task especially if
you consume a lot of calories this is why light exercises like walking help a lot walking is
specifically useful for people who don't have the time to work out just remember that if you
really want to burn fat you have to walk at a faster rate this will put pressure on the muscles
thereby causing your body to burn more calories the more calories you burn the easier
it becomes for your body to burn fat the more fat you burn the closer you are to
getting fit just make sure you don't exhaust yourself the idea is to lose fat not energy number
three heart benefits walking is a type of cardio apart from the movement of your legs it stimulates
the muscles in your heart when you walk the blood pressure levels of your body also lower this helps
you avoid heart related problems including strokes additionally many experts believe
walking regularly could lower your chances of coronary heart disease so how
does walking for almost three hours fit in well a longer duration with enough rest will
do wonders for your body studies have suggested that a long walk is good for the heart number four
boosts metabolism yes you heard that right walking can boost metabolism your metabolism is your
body's ability to convert your food into energy it uses this energy as fuel to perform activities
when your body needs more energy it needs to burn more calories and with that more fat this is when
your body feels the need to boost the metabolism so what do you do a boosted metabolism enables
your body to perform tasks more efficiently as you become more energetic a good metabolism
helps cleanse the body of free radicals and toxins more importantly it boosts the immunity of your
body while also helping to improve your mood considering that depression has become a major
health concern a boosted metabolism will do you good number five strengthens leg muscles the
strength of your lower body is very important it enables you to maintain a better center of
gravity which improves your body balance walking is one of the easiest ways to make your leg
muscles strong when you walk your leg muscles are bound to move as a result it builds strength and
flexibility especially your hamstrings and calves this is why if you get used to walking in tougher
terrain it would be very useful for your body the more you challenge it the more it is forced
to adapt to the changes just know that your body has a limit yes it can adapt but putting
too much pressure is dangerous for your body so naturally we don't recommend it as far as
tougher terrain is concerned you can try walking in the mountains but make sure that you have
some supplies with you and make sure you are getting enough rest during the trek once again
don't over exert yourself you want stronger legs not tired ones number six improve sleep if you
get tired you will find it easier to fall asleep allow me to elaborate we have already spoken about
how walking helps burn fat when you are spending a lot of energy you are bound to get tired when
your body is tired the brain sends signals that it needs to be rested this is when the sleep inducing
hormone melatonin is released in your brain melatonin creates an urge in your brain to fall
asleep this is why you easily feel sleepy you can try this out by taking a walk before going to bed
it will make you feel exhausted after waking up you will feel rejuvenated this is why you
should take breaks in the middle of your trek walking is also a good way to improve your sleep
so if you're watching this and have insomnia maybe it's time to put on your walking shoes
and go out for a stroll number seven lowers blood pressure if you have high blood pressure
a nice calming walk may be just what you need researchers from arizona state university would
agree they conducted a study on the association between walking and lower blood pressure and they
found that just 10 minutes of walking per day was effective in helping lower blood pressure if you
were to walk 15 to 20 minutes you're increasing your odds even more of reducing your blood
pressure number eight enhances mood your mood may not be as predictable as you think we sometimes
experience mood swings in many cases it could lead to a period of depression well don't worry there's
a simple solution for this you just need to go out for a walk there have been many speculations
about the link between mood and physical exercise why well walking releases endorphins these
components help us to stay calm more importantly it stimulates your brain and improves your mood
with a better mood you would be able to go through your regular day with more enthusiasm another
important thing is the positivity it brings to you when you are feeling positive it will reflect
through your mentality as well as physical health so the next time you feel bad
about yourself head out for a walk you'll return feeling better well it is the
effect of the endorphin that is naturally present in your brain besides walking what are
some of your other favorite physical activities tell us about your workout program in the
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