Would it be correct to say that diseases like heart disease, mental illness, or type 2 diabetes can be totally eliminated due to regular walking?
Directions: Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat and boost muscle power and endurance. It can reduce the risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers. Unlike some other forms of exercise, walking is free and doesn’t require any special equipment or training. Walking is low impact, requires minimal equipment, can be done at any time of day and can be performed at your own pace. We can get out and walk without worrying about the risks associated with some more vigorous forms of exercise. It’s also a great form of physical activity for people who are overweight, elderly or who haven’t exercised in a long time. Walking is said to be good for our bones. It is a great way to strengthen our bones. Walking about 30 minutes a day increases our bone density and slows down bone loss in your legs. This low-impact exercise is also said to target our spine, legs and hips. It promotes mental well-being. Known as a great stress-buster, if we walk outdoors, the combination of fresh air and exercise is an excellent way to boost our morale and mood. Last but not the least, walking is said to be safer than running. Fitness experts are of the opinion that walking is better for knees and joints as compared to running. It leads to fewer injuries and is said to be a good beginner workout.