It’s Walk to Work Day!
Walking for just 30 minutes every day has been linked with a variety of different health benefits.
So what is walking helpful with?
- Maintaining a healthy weight.
- Building and strengthening your muscles – helping to relieve the strain on your joints.
- Boosting your mood and improving your mental health.
- Encourages better quality of sleep.
- It may reduce your cravings for sugary foods.
- Easing joint pain.
- Reducing your risks of developing many conditions such as heart disease, cancer, Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s.
- Reduces your risks of fractures by increasing bone density.
- Keeps your mobile for longer as you age.
How can we include more walking in our lives?
Start slow and increase your speed and duration over time.
- Getting off the bus early to walk further to work.
- Taking the stairs instead of the lift.
- Walking to the shops instead of driving.
- Taking the dog for a walk.
- Going for a walk on your lunch break.
- Keep yourself motivated and held accountable by finding a friend who likes walking or wants to start.
Walking more has you feeling sore?
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Sources:
Harvard Health. 2022. 5 surprising benefits of walking. Harvard Health Publishing Harvard Medical School. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/5-surprising-benefits-of-walking
Arthritis Foundation. N.d. 12 benefits of walking. https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/physical-activity/walking/12-benefits-of-walking