8 reasons why walking is great for your health
Read more at https://www.tescoliving.com
Did you know that walking 1 lap around UE (downstairs and upstairs) equals approximately 1/3 mile. Thank you Vicki Capolarello for measuring!!
AND
28 laps around the upper level gym track = 1 mile...
why not take a walk before school, during your lunch or after school? Walk with a friend and a few miles will go by quickly!!
Gentle, low-impact exercise that’s easy, free and available to everyone – here’s why walking rocks.
1. Walking strengthens your heart
It’s great cardio exercise, lowering levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol while increasing levels of HDL (good) cholesterol.
2. Walking lowers disease risk
A regular walking habit slashes the risk of type 2 diabetes by around 60 percent
3. Walking helps you lose weight
You’ll burn around 75 calories simply by walking at 2mph for 30 minutes. Up your speed to 3mph and it’s 99 calories, while 4mph is 150 calories...Work that short walk into your daily routine and you’ll shed the pounds in no time.
4. Walking prevents dementia
I forget how? (teehee..I couldn't resist!)
5. Walking tones up legs, bums and tums
Give definition to calves, quads and hamstrings while lifting your glutes (bum muscles) with a good, regular walk.
6. Walking boosts vitamin D
When you do it outside!!
7. Walking gives you energy
You’ll get more done with more energy, and a brisk walk is one of the best natural energisers around.
8. Walking makes you happy😀😀😀
It’s true – exercise boosts your mood. Studies show that a brisk walk releases feel-good endorphins while reducing stress and anxiety.
Read more at https://www.tescoliving.com/articles/8-reasons-why-walking-is-great-for-your-health#c2BVJO5XZ4DjKXIQ.99
