The Benefits of Walking
- Helps with weight management
- It's accessible to everybody
- Does not require any special equipment
- One of the easiest ways to become more active
- Reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety
- It's a low impact exercise
- Lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol)
- Increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol)
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reduces the risk of some cancers
- Helps reduce risk and aids with the management of type 2 diabetes
- Improves mood
- Helps maintain strong bones
- Reduces the risk of heart attack
- Less likely to lead to injuries
- Reduces stress
- Reduces risk of heart disease
- You don't have to pay for it
- Builds aerobic fitness
- Helps maintain lean muscle tissue