Walking: What’s the Deal?
Over here at America’s Walking Club, we are celebrating National Walkin g Month for the whole month of May! Walk ing. We’ve been doing it since the first people could, well, walk! But what’s the big deal? Wh y is walking important? Why do doctors and people in general put so much emphasis on going on dail y walks? Well, that’s because there is more to walk ing than what meets the eye. What the Studies Say Studies have shown us over the years that going on r egular walks can help you in all the following areas : Maintain a healthy weight Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cancer and type 2 diabetes Improve cardiovascular fitness Strengthen your bones and muscles Improve muscle endurance Increase energy levels Reduce stress and tension And so much more! There’s a T echnique to W alking There’s leisurely walking and then t...
