Walk Your Way To Better Health

Exercising regularly can help with getting fit, maintaining overall health and staying active. Walking, in particular, can be a great way to incorporate activity into your daily routine.

According to the British Heart Foundation, walking can help to give your heart the workout it needs to stay in good condition. It reduces the risk of developing a heart condition as well as type 2 diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis.

Here are our favourite reasons to go for a walk:

1. Helps you to feel more energetic

Activity or even a brisk walk to the shops can help you to feel more energetic and have a productive day.

2. Helps to control your weight

Whether you want to burn some calories or just maintain a healthy weight, walking can help!  Using up more energy than we take in can help to keep the fat off.

3. It’s great for destressing and clearing the mind

Feeling a little stressed? A brisk walk and some fresh air can help to clear the mind. Try to incorporate mindfulness into your walk by taking in your surroundings and being present in the moment. Mindfulness has been proven to lead to improved happiness and something as simple as a walk can help lift your mood.

4. Become more sociable and walk with friends

Whether you want to make new friends by joining a walking group, or perhaps catch up with an old friend, go for a walk. If you want to tackle the feelings of isolation or loneliness, walking can become an easy way to become more sociable.

5. It’s totally free

Gyms and exercise groups are great, but if you’re looking for a fun and free activity – walking could be your answer.

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