10 things that happen to your body if you walk every day
Walking
is a great exercise and it is recommended to walk at least 15-30 minutes a day
but how exactly does walking affect our bodies?
Why it is important to include it in our everyday lives?
1. Healthier Brain, Healthier Mind
One study has shown that walking provides plenty of benefits
to our brains
when you walk the levels of endorphins increase thus
significantly reducing the stress levels
It also supports the overall brain health and can even
reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
2. Better Vision
It might seem unusual but walking can even improve your
vision
it works by releasing the eye pressure and reducing glaucoma
3. Healthy Heart
According to American Heart Association walking is as
beneficial for the heart as running
it can help reduce the risk of heart-related diseases
walking stabilizes the blood pressure, reduces cholesterol
levels and improves blood circulation
4. Increased Lung Volume
when you walk, your lungs get more oxygen which then gets
distributed throughout your entire body
besides removing toxins, walking can improve the lung
function thus preventing respiratory diseases
5. Healthier pancreas
regular walks can help maintain healthy glucose levels
it is even more efficient in preventing diabetes than
running
people who walk regularly have healthier blood sugar levels
than those who run
6. Improved Digestion
by walking 30 minutes a day could not only lower the risk of
colon cancer but also improve our digestion and can relieve constipation and
flatulence
7. Leaner Muscles
when you lose your body fat, your muscles become more
prominent and leaner
you can achieve this by walking 10000 steps a day
if you want to add some intensity to your walking, try
walking uphill or add an interval in between
this can increase the muscle tone in various parts of your
body. also walking is not a rigorous exercise for the body
so, you will not experience soreness or wait for your
muscles to heal before you continue walking
8. Strong Bones and Joints
The arthritis foundation recommends walking for a healthier
body
painful and stiff joints will be relieved by walking 30
minutes a day
it will also not cost additional damage or pain and can
prevent bone loss
9. Reduced Back pain
High impact exercise can harm the back but not walking
it is low impact exercise that relieves back pain
by promoting blood flow to the spinal area and improving
posture and flexibility of the back muscles
10. Balanced Mind
if you experience mood disorders walking can help you
lighten up
walking with someone is even more helpful
regular walks can reduce stress, depression, and anxiety
levels.
