Walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise that's easy, free, and available to a just about everyone!
Walking. Our ancestors did it for tens of thousands of miles as they traveled through Africa, Europe, Asia, across the land bridge that once connected Alaska and Russia, and into North and South America. Humans were made for walking. Nowadays, we travel via cars, trains, and airplanes, and many Americans are not getting the sufficient exercise required to keep those carbs and fats at bay. Walking is a low-impact exercise that is free and available to nearly everyone. Here is why you should walk daily, and why walking is one of the best exercises that exist for you.
- Walking aids weight loss
You'll burn around 75 calories simply by walking at 2 mph for 30 minutes. You can double the calories lost by doubling your speed!
- Walking strengthens your heart
Reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by taking walks regularly. It's a great cardio exercise that works out your heart, reduces LDL (the cholesterol you don't want) and increases HDL (the good cholesterol). Walking 30 minutes a day is enough to reduce your chances by up to 27 percent!
- Walking tones up those legs, stomach, and even your bum
Give muscular definition to your calves, quads, and hamstring while lifting your gluteus maximus (your bum muscles) with a good walk. Add hill walking into the mix and you'll feel that good burn.
- Walking makes you happy
It's true€”exercise boosts your mood. Exercise increases cortisol (which aids to metabolize fat, protein, and carbohydrates) as well as dopamine, which is a hormone associated with pleasure, and a mix of other chemicals designed to make you feel rewarded.
There's no way to completely eliminate exercise injuries, or other diseases, but exercise definitely helps. When it comes to finding the right
health insurance in Banning, CA to help you feel your best,
contact Little & Sons Insurance Services. Serving Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa, and surrounding California areas, we will work with you to ensure you have the right amount of coverage, all at the right price.
