The many benefits of walking.
Can you name the single best medicine available to you, at no cost? Turns out, several new studies have found that the benefits of walking are even greater than previously believed. A daily (or near-daily) walk can help prevent illnesses and diseases, relieve back pain, reduce anxiety and improve the quality of your life. Exercise is a medication that we should all be prescribed – and what’s an easier form of exercise than walking?
Here are six benefits for regular walks:
1. When it comes to heart health, walking is just as beneficial as running. Some experts say that if you cover the same distance in your walk as you would in your run, the heart health benefits are almost equal. Both walking and running have led similar reductions in high blood pressure and other diseases.
2. Want a reliable way to lower your stress levels? Take a walk. Walking can reduce anxiety, especially in women over 50. Studies have shown that when we walk, we’re less anxious and we feel better.
3. Shoot for high speeds. If you aim to walk at least 3 mph, research has shown that the ability to walk at a moderate pace as you grow older is a good indicator of how long you’ll live.
4. A brisk, 15-minute walk after you eat can help lower your blood sugar. By walking, you burn up the sugar that’s in your blood and strengthen muscles so you can use your blood sugar more efficiently.
5. By walking 20-40 minutes, 3 times a week, you can strengthen your abdominal and back muscles enough to help relieve lower back pain. Obviously, all back pain varies and you should consult your doctor, but keep moving.
6. Walking is great for men over 50. Research has shown that the more steps men take, the better physical and mental health they have – improving their overall quality of life.
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