A list of all the benefits of walking may look like a list made to sell snake oil. Walking reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer, glaucoma, and other debilitating and killer diseases. Studies have shown that 30 minutes to an hour walk for 5 days or more in a week can bring the following benefits:
1. Reducing the risk of heart attack.
2. Decreasing the risk of stroke.
3. Controlling blood pressure.
4. Increasing the count of “good” cholesterol.
5. Improve coronary circulation
6. Lowering the risk of breast cancer.
7. Reduced the risk of infection.
8. Increased muscular strength.
9. Alleviation of lower back pain.
10. Checks the decrease in bone density.
11. Promotes a feeling of wholesomeness
12. Managing weight
13. Improves sleep
14. Lengthen lifespan
I try to walk at least 30 minutes every day and
I sometimes listen to audio books while walking but recently I have learned to be mindful of every step I take. keeping my mind just on that and if it wanders I bring it back to my legs, to the feeling of taking the steps. I feel so much better and the feeling being connected to my body brings a certain peacefulness.
