LIFE WELL LIVED
The wonders of walking for wellness
Walking does more than help us get from one place to another. It also helps keep us healthy, both physically and mentally. Two of the best benefits of walking for fitness are that you don’t need to be athletic, and it’s free. All you need are comfortable clothes and sneakers.
10 reasons why you should walk more. Walking can: 1. Boost your energy 2. Burn calories 3. Fill your body with feel-good hormones 4. Improve sleep
Staying motivated The beauty of walking is that there are so many ways and places you can do it. You can follow the same routine every day or mix it up. To keep boredom at bay: Chat on the phone. Listen to a podcast or Look for trees, flowers, or animals along the way. Meet up with a friend. Savor the silence. Snap photos and post what you see on social media.
5. Keep your heart strong 6. Lower the risk of disease 7. Melt away stress
8. Strengthen muscles and bones 9. Support the immune system 10. Tone your legs.
Try going in the opposite direction. Vary your pace, from medium to brisk
Getting started When you’re first starting out, it helps both physically and mentally to break your walks into smaller ones. Shorter walks are also a good way to fit exercise into a busy schedule. Aim for 150 minutes of exercise a week. Start with 10–15 minutes once or twice a day, then slowly increase your time and distance.
At work, you can:
Have walking meetings. Use the restroom or break room furthest from your work station. Schedule a walking workout with a friend. Walk over to your co-worker to ask a question.
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