Walking is the only form of exercise which is easy to do and can be done by people of every age group. It can help in improving health naturally, and most importantly, it is free of cost.
The best time to walk in the morning time because the air is comparatively fresh ensures a better metabolism, and gives the energy to work for the rest of the day. However, if not possible in the morning you can choose time according to your comfort. Also, if you cannot walk regularly, you can easily incorporate it into your daily routine. You can walk whenever you get a chance, like walking to a nearby market to bring groceries, to metro stations or bus stops, taking stairs instead of the lift, etc.
To some people, walking seems like a tedious activity because you are roaming alone at the same place every day. So, try to find some company while going for a walk and look for different places to walk to get bored.
Walking can whip you in shape if it is done regularly. You can keep a count of your daily steps with the help of various applications on your phone. These applications will give you walking targets according to weight and height. This way, you will know how many calories you are burning daily and how much more you need to burn to get into proper shape.
The studies have found that walking daily for one hour will help reduce weight and assist you in other ways. The following are the advantages of walking:
- It helps to strengthen leg muscles
Your legs can become toned and firm as you walk. The legs’ movement is essential as it will reduce the chances of having joint pain in the future.
- Fewer chances of insomnia
Morning walks will surely give you energy for working all day, but it will also tire you out, helping to sleep better at night.
- Improves breathing
As you walk, your breathing rate increases, which leads to a better flow of oxygen in your body. It will make your lungs stronger and helps to stay healthy for a more extended period.
- It helps in avoiding heart problems
Blood pumps faster when walking, which can help control low blood pressure and blood clotting and make your heart healthy and strong.
- Controls sugar levels
A daily walking exercise can help in improving the health of people with Type 2 diabetes. It will help in lowering glucose in your body and maintaining blood sugar to an optimum level.
Hence, investing 20 to 30 minutes in walking every day will keep you healthy in the present and increase your lifespan.
