Why walking is so important for you

Walking can improve your life in every way possible; therefore you should add this into your work out routine

Piece by: SHEILA MWAURA
Lifestyle

• Walking increases oxygen flow in the body thus being energetic.

• When you take a walk by yourself, there is a high chance that you will enjoy your time and that it will be a way to release any tension.

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Walking is the easiest way to work out when you are lazy or not in the mood to lift weights at the gym.

You can walk anywhere it may be in your neighborhood or your estate, all you have to is that you have a good pair of walking shoes.

Some benefits come with walking, here are some of the reasons why you should take a walk twice a week;

Healthy joints

Sometimes you have a body joint that is in pain and it hurts when you are going about your day.

Taking a walk once or even twice a week will ease the pain in your foot.

This can also work for people with arthritis, the pain will tone down after a few walks.

Energy

Sometimes after a long day at work lowers our mood to do anything.

When you talk a walk this will boost your energy hence enabling you to be active.

Walking increases oxygen flow in the body thus being energetic.

Mood

Studies show that taking a walk three days a week can improve your mood.

Being exhausted can derail your mood to be active or around people; hence walking would be the best option for you.

When you take walks, it can help reduce negative moods and anxiety.

Tone calves

If you have thin legs that are not muscular don't worry walks will do you right.

Taking walk will have your legs toned, and muscular; you will have strong feet, this is an advantage as your legs will be strengthened.

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Time to think

Walking is a relaxing way to think and clear your mind if you are stressed or going through an emotional burden.

When you take a walk by yourself high chance is that will enjoy your time and that it will be a way to release any tension.

Also, if you have plans of starting something like a business idea, it will enable you to think things straight.

Healthy heart

Your heart should be taken care of by eating the right foods and leading a healthy fit lifestyle.

Walking will prevent you from having heart disease; walking will improve your heart rate and keep your health.

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