Walking and health

Spring has come and we all should take advantage of this season. Walk more in the nature, because walking brings a lot of health benefits. Experts say that after 30 minutes of walking at moderate speed, a significant improvement in the overall health status of the body is achieved. Therefore, use the stairs instead of the lifts, leave the public transport station earlier or park a couple of yards away from work and use this opportunity to walk. It’s best if you can find time for nature walks. Watching the beautiful scenery and breathing fresh air, you will rest your soul and body. When you enter the daily rhythm of a 30-minute walk, slowly increase the walking time.

Health benefits of walking are numerous:

• reduces the risk of heart disease and heart attack
• improves the quality of sleep
• reduces the risk of high blood pressure and diabetes
• protects against depression
• reduces the risk of fractures in the elderly
• helps to fight stress
• reduces the risk of breast and intestine cancer
• improves mood
• stimulates weight loss
• positively affects the joints and reduces pain caused by arthritis.

More than 200 bones and 600 muscles that make up our muscular system are involved when we walk. Do not smoke while walking. Always have a fresh bottle of water that you will drink in smaller sips. Walking eight kilometers a week can help protect memory and areas in the brain responsible for learning for those who already suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Namely walking, leads to slower disease progression.

What about you, do you walk and take care of your health?

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