walking is a simple yet very effective 
exercise a small stroll around the park   or even your house could do wonders for your 
body people who have cardiovascular problems are   advised to walk regularly have you ever thought 
of going for a walk every day it does quite a   bit of good for you from burning fat and boosting 
your metabolism to building stronger leg muscles   we're talking all that and more number one 
releases tension every person with at nine to five   knows what it feels like to be under stress 
the body adapts to sitting a particular way   this gradually builds muscle tension especially 
if you're not stretching to relieve yourself   walking every day releases the tension in your 
muscles just make sure you're doing it in a safe   and comfortable place going for a walk in 
a busy downtown area is annoying and loud   not to mention downright dangerous there 
will be a lot of noise and air pollution   these things can negatively affect your body so 
we would suggest that you try walking in the park   number two burns fat going for a walk is a very 
effective method of burning fat this is mainly   because when you walk your body uses energy and 
burns calories that are present in your body   this in turn helps to burn the extra fat if you've 
been trying to get rid of your fat for a while   you know it's not an easy task especially if 
you consume a lot of calories this is why light   exercises like walking help a lot walking is 
specifically useful for people who don't have   the time to work out just remember that if you 
really want to burn fat you have to walk at a   faster rate this will put pressure on the muscles 
thereby causing your body to burn more calories   the more calories you burn the easier 
it becomes for your body to burn fat   the more fat you burn the closer you are to 
getting fit just make sure you don't exhaust   yourself the idea is to lose fat not energy number 
three heart benefits walking is a type of cardio   apart from the movement of your legs it stimulates 
the muscles in your heart when you walk the blood   pressure levels of your body also lower this helps 
you avoid heart related problems including strokes   additionally many experts believe 
walking regularly could lower your   chances of coronary heart disease so how 
does walking for almost three hours fit in   well a longer duration with enough rest will 
do wonders for your body studies have suggested   that a long walk is good for the heart number four 
boosts metabolism yes you heard that right walking   can boost metabolism your metabolism is your 
body's ability to convert your food into energy   it uses this energy as fuel to perform activities 
when your body needs more energy it needs to burn   more calories and with that more fat this is when 
your body feels the need to boost the metabolism   so what do you do a boosted metabolism enables 
your body to perform tasks more efficiently   as you become more energetic a good metabolism 
helps cleanse the body of free radicals and toxins   more importantly it boosts the immunity of your 
body while also helping to improve your mood   considering that depression has become a major 
health concern a boosted metabolism will do you   good number five strengthens leg muscles the 
strength of your lower body is very important   it enables you to maintain a better center of 
gravity which improves your body balance walking   is one of the easiest ways to make your leg 
muscles strong when you walk your leg muscles are   bound to move as a result it builds strength and 
flexibility especially your hamstrings and calves   this is why if you get used to walking in tougher 
terrain it would be very useful for your body   the more you challenge it the more it is forced 
to adapt to the changes just know that your   body has a limit yes it can adapt but putting 
too much pressure is dangerous for your body   so naturally we don't recommend it as far as 
tougher terrain is concerned you can try walking   in the mountains but make sure that you have 
some supplies with you and make sure you are   getting enough rest during the trek once again 
don't over exert yourself you want stronger legs   not tired ones number six improve sleep if you 
get tired you will find it easier to fall asleep   allow me to elaborate we have already spoken about 
how walking helps burn fat when you are spending   a lot of energy you are bound to get tired when 
your body is tired the brain sends signals that it   needs to be rested this is when the sleep inducing 
hormone melatonin is released in your brain   melatonin creates an urge in your brain to fall 
asleep this is why you easily feel sleepy you can   try this out by taking a walk before going to bed 
it will make you feel exhausted after waking up   you will feel rejuvenated this is why you 
should take breaks in the middle of your trek   walking is also a good way to improve your sleep 
so if you're watching this and have insomnia   maybe it's time to put on your walking shoes 
and go out for a stroll number seven lowers   blood pressure if you have high blood pressure 
a nice calming walk may be just what you need   researchers from arizona state university would 
agree they conducted a study on the association   between walking and lower blood pressure and they 
found that just 10 minutes of walking per day was   effective in helping lower blood pressure if you 
were to walk 15 to 20 minutes you're increasing   your odds even more of reducing your blood 
pressure number eight enhances mood your mood may   not be as predictable as you think we sometimes 
experience mood swings in many cases it could lead   to a period of depression well don't worry there's 
a simple solution for this you just need to go   out for a walk there have been many speculations 
about the link between mood and physical exercise   why well walking releases endorphins these 
components help us to stay calm more importantly   it stimulates your brain and improves your mood 
with a better mood you would be able to go through   your regular day with more enthusiasm another 
important thing is the positivity it brings to you   when you are feeling positive it will reflect 
through your mentality as well as physical health   so the next time you feel bad 
about yourself head out for a walk   you'll return feeling better well it is the 
effect of the endorphin that is naturally   present in your brain besides walking what are 
some of your other favorite physical activities   tell us about your workout program in the 
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