How walking benefits your health
Have you heard people say, “I need to get in shape.” But then nothing happens. Oh, they mean to join a gym someday or they join a gym and then don’t go. Going to the gym is great but so is just going for a walk. My sister sent me some interesting articles this week about the many ways simply going for a walk benefits your health. What if you only have a few minutes to walk. Are there benefits to walking a mere 10 minutes a day ? Self-confidence – Research has found that a short walk , say 12 minutes (yes, a little more than 10 minutes), can lead to better attentiveness, a more positive mood, and greater self-confidence. Reduce Your Risk of Death by 15% - a short, 10- minute walk a day, can reduce your risk of an early death by 15%. A physician , Muir Gray, in the UK states, “I’d advise anyone of any age and activity level to start to fit in at least one 10-minute brisk walk a day as a simple way to get more active, especial...