I was always keen to delve deep into the pleasures of walking. Swami Anuvananda had once advised a well educated gentleman who had given up in life and was residing in Thane ,Mumbai to walk down to the South Mumbai a good 40km and then take a local train back.This revived his sagging spirit in 3 months and he was pretty pepped up and back to the frontline again.
While analyzing this syndrome, I came across this article by my friend Jen Miller which gave 50 benefits of amazing.I have provided a few and you can visit her link to read more about this .
https://www.jenreviews.com/walking/
1. Walking Can Trim Your Waistline
If you are beginning to notice a midriff bulge, a regular daily brisk walk can help get rid of it. With a steady regular brisk walking schedule you will have flat abs in no time.The important thing to remember is your technique for walking should be correct. Hold your head up, looking straight ahead, not at the ground.
Keep your neck, shoulders and back relaxed. Walking with stiffness will be very tiring and leave you sore afterwards.
Swing your arms naturally, with a slightly bent elbow. Tighten your stomach muscles just a bit. Breathe deeply as you walk, and enjoy yourself.
2. Daily Walking Can Improve Your Heart Health
Walking daily has been proven to decrease the chances of a person developing heart disease.A study of 229 postmenopausal women had one group walk one mile a day and the other group to do what they normally do every day. After 10 years, the study showed that the group that walked on a regular basis, had 82 percent lower risk of heart disease.
Some people use the electronic devices that count their steps each day. If you do this,and you take 10,000 steps per day, you will have a positive effect on your heart as well.
When possible, take the stairs rather than an elevator. Walking is a good activity for a healthy heart.
3. Reduce Arthritis Pain
If you walk for 30 to 60 minutes every day, you will get the best arthritis pain relief naturally. Walking helps reduce inflammation and stiffness in your joints.When you start, go at a slower pace and gradually build up to walking faster and longer. You will feel great.
4. Improve Mental Attitude
Daily walking has shown to be very helpful for lifting a person’s mental attitude. It can give you a few minutes to clear the cobwebs in your head, through breathing in fresh air and connecting with the environment.5. Reduce Excess Weight
One of the most obvious benefits of daily walking is that you will be able to gradually reduce excess weight that you have been carrying around.If you walk at a good clip, and for at least 30 to 45 minutes each day, you will begin to notice that your clothes are a bit looser. Keep it up and you may need a new wardrobe.
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