Walk to stay fit

Article written by The guide to healthy living

Walking is an ideal activity for fitness, building strength as well as weight loss. Among countless physical activities, walking is the most inexpensive and easy to do and get all those benefits. You can easily walk longer than you can run. You can set your own schedule for a walk and enjoy a walk anytime of the day or night. Of course, you should avoid walking when the outside temperature increase and drink plenty of water before, during and after a walk.

Research after research proves that walking and moderate physical activity just 30 minutes a day can reduce risk of cardiovascular risk, reduce high blood pressure, reduce blood sugar level and improve blood lipid count. Another thing that research proves is lower dropout rate for those who are taking walking as their form of exercise. Walking help you to maintain your body weight, cause weight loss for those who are obese or over weight, improve mental well-being, and reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer, diabetes and osteoporosis. Walking improve your circulation which lead to reduce risk of heart disease. Some research shows that walking helps to prolong the life. If you prefer, get a companion to join your walk or join a flexible group that has similar goals.