One of the easiest, no-equipment, most convenient forms of exercise you might do isgoing on a walk.
It may sound simple, and it really is!
What more could you ask for in a productive form of physical activity?
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Truth be told, any amount of movement you give yourself each day is healthy.
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither should any new aggressive exercise routine be.
Start small, and work up to the total daily steps that feel best for you and your body.
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Improved cardiovascular health
Getting in healthy steps each day has proven to boost cardiovascular health.
It also tones muscles, especially in the legs and abdomen."
It’s important to include movement to get your body moving every dayin more ways than one!
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Walking can really improve your physical functioning and be an excellent pain reducer if you have arthritis.
It can also put you at a lower risk of falling.
According to Read, these are “natural painkillers and mood elevators.”
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Walking can lower symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Walking also supports new brain cell growth.
It’s an easy, natural calorie burner.
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In addition, “Regular walking can boost the basal metabolic rate (BMR).
A higher BMR means you burn more calories even when at rest.”
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