1. A Stronger Heart

Walking has proven to reduce risk f heart disease and stroke. Walking also lower bad cholesterol levels while increasing good cholesterol levels this results as a positive way to keep your blood pressure in check.

“According to the Stroke Association, walking briskly for up to 30 minutes can help prevent and control the high blood pressure that can cause strokes – reducing your risk by up to 27 %”

2. Lowers Disease Risks

A walking habit can lessen the risks of developing heart disease and diseases such as type 2 diabetes, asthma and cancer. According to the charity Walking For Health, including walking into your regular exercise routine could reduce the risk of developing a life threatening disease by up to 60 %.

3. Keep Your Weight in Check

A person weighing 132 pounds can burn 75 calories by simply strolling at 2mph for 30 minutes. Increase that stroll to 3mph and this person will burn 99 calories. Speed up your stroll to a faster pace of 4mph and burn 150 calories. Do you get the drift here?

4. It can help prevent dementia

For those who are over the age of 65 walking can significantly help prevent Dementia. Dementia affects one in 14 people over 65 and one in six over 80. Being active has a positive effect on brain function and evidently reduces dementia risk.

5. …and osteoporosis, too

Walking is extremely important and also helps stimulate and strengthen bones. Thus increasing their density. This is really important, especially for women. Walking also helps maintain healthy joints!