In order to maintain good health it is important to watch what you eat and do more exercise. If you’re not too interested in complicated exercise, then walking is the best choice for you. Here are some of the benefits of walking.
Strengthens the heart muscles
Walking is good for your heart, making your heart muscles stronger to maintain good blood circulation. It also lowers blood pressure and reduces pressure on the arteries. It also raises the level of good cholesterol in the blood and reduces the consistency of the blood so that clotting does not occur.
Regulates body weight
If you want to lose weight, you have to be active for about 30 minutes to burn 200 calories. However, for walking, you have to walk for at least an hour to lose weight.
It takes about 30 minutes of exercise to start burning fat, rather than starting immediately. If possible, daily walking is still effective for weight loss.
Prevention of diabetes
Walking for at least 30 minutes a day can prevent diabetes, especially in those who suffer from overweight and abnormal sugar metabolism, so for those who are in the habit of eating dessert, a 30-minute walk afterwards is a must!
Preventing osteoporosis
Walking not only strengthens the leg muscles but also helps with bone formation. People who start exercising and consume calcium consistently from a young age are more than 30% less likely to develop osteoporosis in old age.
Preventing arthritis
Walking can also help strengthen the muscles around the joints and provide pain relief. To strengthen your body, take a walk in the pool or use light dumbbells to strengthen the muscles around your joints.
The small act of walking may not seem like much, but if done consistently over time, it can have a huge good feedback.
