"Here are some reasons why walking is a really good idea:
It burns calories. If you’re walking to lose weight, however, how much you lose will depend on factors such as your pace, the distance you walk, the terrain you cover, and even your weight.
Walking can lower your risk for heart disease. Just 30 minutes a day is all you need to reap the heart-healthy benefits of a regular walking habit.
If you have joint pain, walking may actually help. Regular movement helps lubricate your hips and knees. It also builds muscle mass to help support your bones and joints.
Want better immunity? Take up walking. Researchers have found that people who walked for 30 to 45 minutes each day at a medium pace had fewer colds and flus than study participants who didn’t walk.
If you’re prone to varicose veins, walking may help. The action of your leg muscles help to push blood back up from your lower body to your heart, reducing the strain on the veins in your legs.
Can’t sleep? Try walking. It helps to tire you out and calm your mind.
Walking boosts your mood, especially if you’re walking in the woods. A great deal of research that originated in Japan has documented that walking in a natural setting reduces stress, lowers your blood pressure, promotes better immunity, enhances creativity, and helps you recover faster from stressful situations.
Walking strengthens your legs. This is especially true if you walk on hills or if your route includes some stairs.
Finally, walking is simple to do. It doesn’t require
any special equipment, just a comfortable pair of shoes. You don’t need
any lessons or special techniques; you can just head out the door and
get started. However, if you want to mix it up, the options are endless.
You can go for a hike, snowshoe through the deep stuff, do a city
walking tour, or use walking poles to get your upper body involved. You
can walk with a friend, walk with a dog, or just go it alone." EpochTimes
