It is no news for anybody in the world that lockdown is a reality and gyms are closed. For a lot of us, we are not able to even go out for a walk or a run. We are just allowed out for the essentials.
It’s so important to try and remember to stay active for your overall health. If you area allowed, just going for a daily walk has so many benefits including benefits for your mental health!
Here are 20 benefits of walking:
- Doesn’t require special equipment
- One of the easiest way to get more active
- Reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety
- Helps with weight management
- It’s accesible to everyone
- It’s a low impact exercise
- Lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
- Raises high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol)
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reduces the risk of abnormal cell growth
- Helps reduce risk and aids with the management of type 2 diabetes
- Improves mood
- Helps maintain lean muscle tissue
- Helps maintain strong bones
- Reduces the risk of hearth attack
- Less likely to lead to injuries
- Reduces stress
- Reduces risk of hearth disease
- You don’t have to pay for it
- Builds aerobic fitness
