WALKING

6  REASONS FOR YOU TO WALK DAILY

Published By Livemint | 15 Sep, 2024

Walking 

Walking is a low impact exercise considered to improve overall health. It is simple and one of the most easiest way to maintain an active lifestyle. (Credit: Pexels)

Heart health

Walking daily is considered to improve heart health by lowering risks of stroke, cholesterol and high blood pressure.  (Credit: Pexels)

Strengthen joints

Walking can greatly reduce the development of osteoarthritis, which is a form of arthritis that affects the joints. Walking also helps with knee pain.  (Credit: Pexels)

Weight management

Walking daily helps in burning calories. It is estimated that 30 minutes brisk walk may help in burning 150 calories and hence promote weight management. (Credit: Pexels)

Stress levels

Walking regularly may help in reducing stress. Walking releases endorphins from the body, a hormone produced during excessive stress.  (Credit: Pexels)

Blood sugar levels

According to reports, brisk walking is linked to lowering risk of Type-2 diabetes and blood sugar levels. (Credit: Pexels)

Immunity

It is believed that walking daily can help to boost immunity. Regular walk improve the ability of white blood cells and antibodies to fight diseases. (Credit: Pexels)