Have you heard of Hippocrates saying that walking is man's best medicine? Do you know that as little as 15 to 30 minutes of walking every day can drastically improve a person's overall appearance and health?
It is also one of the effective physical activities to reduce risks of non-communicable diseases and to increase health benefits. Walking combined with good sleep and a healthy diet can help you to avoid the doctor and stay healthy and fit.
Here is the list of benefits you will get by going for a walk every day.
# Positive brain changes.
A study reveals that low impact aerobic exercises like walking, reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, prevent early dementia and improve overall mental health. Like all forms of exercise, walking encourages your brain to release endorphins and neuro chemical that boosts your mental health. It decreases your mental stress and pain and gives you the feeling of great happiness and excitement.
# Prevent heart diseases.
Walking is no less effective than running. This activity increase heart and lung fitness and helps avoid heart problems by lowering high blood pressure and cholesterol levels and improving blood circulation.
# Beneficial for preventing diabetes.
In a study, it was found that when it came to preventing diabetes walking for 30 minutes, four or five times a week appeared to be more effective than jogging. This research shows that a group of walkers demonstrated improvement in glucose tolerance almost six times greater than that of a group of runners over a six-month trial period.
# Increases lung volume
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute regular 30-minute brisk walks increased lung capacity and also strengthens the lungs. It increases oxygen flow in the bloodstream as well as eliminate toxins and waste. Because of better and deeper breathing, some symptoms associated with lung disease may also be relieved.
# Improves digestion.
Studies have shown that a post meal walk can aid in digestion. One study showed that walking speeds up the rate of food movement through the stomach. Essentially walking after a meal clears glucose from the bloodstream to lower the blood sugar levels and helps move food through your system quicker. 30 minutes of walking every day not only lower the risk of colon cancer but also improve our digestion and constipation by helping to regulate our bowel movements.
# Toned muscles
Muscle tone and weight loss may also be achieved through walking. Build muscular strength and endurance in your legs and torso contributing to the toning and tightening of your lower body and midsection. The practice of walking 10,000 steps a day may be counted as an actual workout in a gym.
# Healthy bones and joints.
Walking can provide more joint mobility, prevent loss of bone mass and even reduce risk of fractures. A regular program of walking can reduce stiffness and inflammation. Walking is the preferred exercise by people with arthritis and can help you improve your arthritis symptoms. The Arthritis Foundation recommends walking moderately at least 30 minutes a day on a regular basis to reduce pain in your joints. Along with stiffness and inflammation.
# Back pain relief
Decreased physical activity can cause the small blood vessels of your spine to become constricted which reduce the blood flow to the spinal muscles. Walking helps open up the blood vessels increasing the supply of oxygen and nutrients to these muscles. Muscles produce physiologic toxins when they contract and expand. Over time. These toxins can accumulate within the lower back muscle tissues and can cause stiffness. Walking helps flesh out these toxins and contributes to better blood circulation within the spinal structures and improves posture and flexibility which is vital for a healthy spine.
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