The Benefits of Walking

Walking Toward a Healthier You

Posture during walking 

There are countless physical activities out there, but walking has the lowest dropout rate of them all! It's the simplest positive change you can make to effectively improve your heart health.Research has shown that the benefits of walking and moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day can help you:

Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease

Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels

Improve blood lipid profile

Maintain body weight and lower the risk of obesity

Enhance mental well being

Reduce the risk of osteoporosis

Reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer

Reduce the risk of non-insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes

There really are so many benefits for such a simple activity!

What Good Does It Do? 
Breast Cancer: 20% reduction Diabetes: 50% reduction Heart Disease: 30-40% reduction Colon Cancer: exercise reduces riskStroke: exercise reduces risk Reduces Death Risk by 27%