The healthy benefits of walking are the following:
-increased cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lungs) fitness.
-reduced risk of heart disease and stroke.
-improvement of conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, joint and muscle pain or stiffness, and diabetes.
-stronger bones.
-improved balance.
-increased muscle strength and endurance.
-lowers body fat.
How do you incorporate walking into your life? Try the following:
-park in the back of the parking lot when you go shopping.
-walk the dog.
-push your baby in the stroller around the block.
-honestly, just walk somewhere, anywhere!
That is, literally, it!