Weight loss: walk away your waistline
Despite many shunning a scenic stroll in fear of participating in an ineffective form of exercise, a brisk walk can benefit more than just your waistline.
Here are just a selection of the reasons why Dixie Duke believes in swapping your workout, for a walkout:
• the sensory stimulation that stems from a scenic stroll soothes stress, decreases depression and helps to maintain a healthy mindset
• it burns excess energy and prevents you from piling on the pounds
• it improves your shape, size, sleep, stamina and self confidence
• it reduces your risk of developing a multitude of diseases and health complications including type 2 diabetes, stroke, obesity, osteoporosis and some cancers - it also reduces arthritis!
• it improves your cardiovascular system and can cut your risk of developing coronary heart disease - the single biggest killer in the UK
• it's suitable for all ages and abilities - particularly those who are new to exercise or struggle to sustain stamina during physical activity
• training sessions can be tailored to increase (or decrease) intensity by adding tougher terrain - think hills and uneven trails
• it improves muscle mass and balance - particularly when walking up and down steep hills
• it's low impact - the body is less susceptible to injuries and the joints are subjected to less wear and tear
• it's a free but effective form of exercise that takes you one step closer to your daily recommended 10,000 step count
• it maintains the motivation to move more - we rarely perceive walking as a 'workout' and find it the easiest form of exercise to incorporate into daily activities
• it can reduce blood pressure and cholesterol - particularly if you're new to exercise or lead a sedentary lifestyle.
• the sensory stimulation that stems from a scenic stroll soothes stress, decreases depression and helps to maintain a healthy mindset
• it burns excess energy and prevents you from piling on the pounds
• it improves your shape, size, sleep, stamina and self confidence
• it reduces your risk of developing a multitude of diseases and health complications including type 2 diabetes, stroke, obesity, osteoporosis and some cancers - it also reduces arthritis!
• it improves your cardiovascular system and can cut your risk of developing coronary heart disease - the single biggest killer in the UK
• it's suitable for all ages and abilities - particularly those who are new to exercise or struggle to sustain stamina during physical activity
• training sessions can be tailored to increase (or decrease) intensity by adding tougher terrain - think hills and uneven trails
• it improves muscle mass and balance - particularly when walking up and down steep hills
• it's low impact - the body is less susceptible to injuries and the joints are subjected to less wear and tear
• it's a free but effective form of exercise that takes you one step closer to your daily recommended 10,000 step count
• it maintains the motivation to move more - we rarely perceive walking as a 'workout' and find it the easiest form of exercise to incorporate into daily activities
• it can reduce blood pressure and cholesterol - particularly if you're new to exercise or lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Top tip: exercise doesn't have to resemble excruciating workouts in order to be effective - dancing, gardening and even cleaning all burn the excess energy that can contribute to a wider waistline.
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