Benefits of walking

Published: 19th August 2010
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I suddenly realize , i have not have a walk for a long time . I just stay in the room and face the computer. so the terrible dewlap appear around in my waist.
In fact , walking is a enjoyable activity , i prefer walking to running .But isn't it too easy an exercise to really provide much benefit in terms of fitness, weight loss, calories burned and general health?
Walking is a comfortable movement , compare with other sports , and there are many benefits of running. Studying suggest that walking can
. Reduce risk of coronary heart disease and stroke .Reduce high cholesterol
. Lower blood pressure . Reduce risk of colon cancer . Reduce body fat
. Help control body weight . Increase bone density and help prevent osteoporosis
. Help with osteoarthritis . Reduce risk of non-insulin dependent diabetes . Help with overall flexibility . Increase mental well being.
Studies have also shown that people are most likely to stick to exercise when it is part of their daily lives. Walking is ideal, especially in a city like Cambridge, where most people can take some of their trips on foot—to work, school, the store, church, or the movies. This enables people to incorporate walking into activities they would be doing anyway. Once you start looking for opportunities to walk, you will be amazed at how many there are. If you combine walking with taking the T, you can get to most destinations in the metropolitan Boston area.

You have the generally know the benefits of walking , do you want to take a action ? Please pay attention to your shoes when you are going to walking ; you should wear the comfortable shoes , and the barefoot shoes is better. There is a kind of shoes that is the best for walking ; it is
vibram fivefingers.

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