A recent surveyreports that the average American spends two hours every single day lounging on their sofa of choice.
There’s no easier way to accomplish that than going for a walk.
“Plus, walking is risk-free and hassle-free.”
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It’s common knowledge that walking can help with weight control.
Researchers concluded walking at one’s own pace is enough to burn fat at optimum efficiency.
Walking represents the best way to ease such individuals back into a healthy, more active lifestyle.
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That’s why walking is such a wonderful exerciseespecially as we get past the age of 60."
You may be wondering whatelsewalking can do for you.
The truth is, walking on a daily basis is linked to numerous unexpected and amazing benefits.
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Essentially, the more you walk, the happier and more creative you’ll be.
Perhaps the better question you should be asking yourself is: “Whatcan’twalking do for me?”
If you want to learn more about what walking can do for your body after 60, read on.
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Even better, Harvard researchers have even figured out the exact amount of daily steps it takes: 4,400.
Ultimately study authors concluded that 4,400 steps per day is enough to “significantly lower risk of death.”
In other words, there’s no need to spend all day walking.
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Simply get in 4,000-5,000 steps and call it a day!
Remember, you don’t need to do it all at once.
More isn’t always better when sustainable health is the goal."
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Researchers report walking for one hour per day can cut one’s risk of depression by over a quarter.
Chan School of Public Health.
“Walking is not only a way to keep you on your toes literally.
It is also one of the best ways to reduce the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s.
The hippocampus is responsible for memory formation.
Older adults who regularly went for a walk also scored higher on memory tests.
In support of walking’s heart benefits is this research project, published in theBritish Journal of Sports Medicine.
This is another benefit it has over more intense types of exercise for older individuals.”
Walking is also effective in slowing the rate of bone loss from the legs.
