Walking
WALK MAY NOT BE AS POPULAR AS MORE INTENSE FORMS OF EXERCISE, HOWEVER, IT IS A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THAT MAKES THE BODY MOVE, MUSCLES WORK YES AND THE HEART YES WORKS MORE INTENSELY.
Despite its low intensity, walking is actually one of the best things we can do for our bodies. What will happen to your body if you walk every day?
WALK FOR HEALTHIER BONES
What will happen to your body if you walk every day Low bone density can be a sign of osteoporosis, which occurs when bones lose mass, become weak and brittle. According to International Osteoporosis Foundation 10.2 million people age 50 and older in the US have osteoporosis, and the vast majority of them are women. However, daily walking could actually prevent osteoporosis. Aerobic exercise, which includes walking, can contribute to healthier bones. Research from an older study in The American Journal of Medicine found higher bone mineral density in healthy postmenopausal women who walked just one kilometer a day compared to women who walked less.
WALK FOR A HEALTHIER HEART
There are many factors that contribute to overall heart health, such as blood pressure and muscle strength. Interestingly, daily walking can potentially target these, leading to a healthy, happy heart. Walking, combined with a strength routine can strengthen muscles. When muscles get stronger, they become more efficient at carrying oxygen through the blood, putting less strain on the heart. Exercise, such as walking, can also slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure. Walking speed can even indicate how healthy the heart is. People who feel that their walking speed slows down over time may feel that there is a heart problem.
LESS FLEXIBLE JOINTS
Stiffness in muscles and joints is normal when we are inactive for long periods of time. When you get out of bed in the morning or from the office at break time, it’s not unusual to feel stiffness in your back, hips and legs. Daily walking can combat joint stiffness, even for people living with arthritis . Walking can strengthen the muscles to protect the joints, increasing blood flow to the joint cartilage to keep it strong and healthy. The added benefit of potentially losing weight with regular walking is icing on the cake for people with arthritis, as those extra pounds can cause inflammation that causes joint pain.
“AETISH” VIEW
Something you may not know, is that walking is a useful activity for your eyesight too. Regular participation in moderate exercise, such as daily brisk walking, can lower intraocular pressure. Elevated intraocular pressure. it is a symptom of
WALK FOR INCREASED METABOLISM
What will happen to your body if you walk every day? Pexels Metabolism affects how the body breaks down food for energy. The better your metabolism, the more calories we burn, even when we’re doing nothing. The most efficient burning of calories and fat. Exercising in general is known to boost metabolism, but is daily walking enough? The answer is of course positive. Even walking at a leisurely pace can give the metabolism a slight boost. However, how much we increase our metabolism depends on the intensity of the walk. For example, walking uphill and walking fast can lead to more burning of calories and fat. Also, regular walking throughout the week can increase your basal metabolic rate (BMR), allowing you to burn more calories even when you’re not walking or exercising. Make the most of your walks: Pick up your speed, use your arms, or try a new route with some extra uphills, for an extra boost in metabolism.
WALK AND WEIGHT LOSS
Walking, obviously burns calories. And when we “burn” more calories than we consume, we lose weight. A regular walking routine combined with a healthy diet can lead to weight loss.Verywell Fit explains that we can lose between 200 and 600 calories an hour when we walk, depending on our weight and walking intensity level. If we walk every day, that means burning 4,200 calories every week. If you want to increase the calorie burn on your daily walks, a dynamic music playlist can help. For extra intensity, try changing your walking pace by speeding up and slowing down. Your metabolism will thank you.
THE DAILY WALK – 5000 STEPS, is one of the
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