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Why should you add walking to your fitness routine?

Are you suffering from joint pain, heart problems, stress, depression, or obesity? Then, try walking to beat all your health problems.<br><br>elitefitness.ae

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Why should you add walking to your fitness routine?

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  1. elitefitness.ae Walking: Way To Good Health

  2. Walking offers numerous health benefits to people of all ages and fitness levels. It may also help prevent certain diseases and even prolong life.

  3. Burn the calories Walking can help you burn calories. Burning calories can help you maintain or lose weight.

  4. Boosts Immune Function One study tracked 1,000 adults during flu season. Those who walked at a moderate pace for 30 to 45 minutes a day had 43 percent fewer sick days and fewer upper respiratory tract infections overall..

  5. Extend your life Researchers found that walking at an average pace compared to a slow pace resulted in a 20 percent reduced risk of overall death. But walking at a brisk or fast pace (at least 4 miles per hour) reduced the risk by 24 percent. The study looked at the association of walking at a faster pace with factors like overall causes of death, cardiovascular disease, and death from cancer.

  6. Tone your legs Walking can strengthen the muscles in your legs. To build up more strength, walk in a hilly area or on a treadmill with an incline. Or find routes with stairs.

  7. Improve your mood Studies show it can help reduce anxiety, depression, and a negative mood. It can also boost self-esteem and reduce symptoms of social withdrawal.

  8. Regulates Blood Pressure Researchers from Wakayama Medical College, Japan conducted an experiment on individuals with mild hypertension, where 83 participants walked 10,000 steps per day for 12 weeks. At the end of 12 weeks, they showed a significant drop in blood pressure and increased stamina

  9. Reduces Risk Of Diabetes Walking every day can help control the blood sugar levels, which, in turn, can help you prevent type 2 diabetes.

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