WALKING TOWARDS A HEALTHY HEART

I recently started being consistent with meeting my daily steps target again. Then i stumbled into an article which talked about walking, and I thought why not talk about the benefits of Walking to the heart.
The easiest exercise may be walking. It's easy to start, and you can do it practically anywhere.

Taking more steps per day is associated with a progressively lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among older adults.

The most frequently asked question is "Can I really walk my way to fitness?".
Of course you can

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Exercise doesn't have to be challenging. You can live a healthier life by doing something as simple as going for a regular brisk stroll.
For instance, this helps you;

• Keep a healthy weight and reduce body fat
• Prevent or treat a number of illnesses, such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
• Boost cardiovascular health

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It can improve your cholesterol levels, blood pressure and energy levels, plus it can fight weight gain to improve heart health overall, explains the American Heart Association.

• Build up your muscles and bones.
• Boost your energy levels
• Enhance your mood, thinking, memory, and sleep Improve your coordination and balance
• Improve immune system
• Reduce tension and stress

CONSIDER THE TECHNIQUE
To transform your everyday stroll into a stride for fitness, you need proper posture and deliberate movements.

You're looking up. Not at the ground, but forward, you're gazing.
Your shoulders, back, and neck are all relaxed and not rigidly upright.
Your elbows are slightly bowed as you freely swing your arms. It's acceptable to pump your arms a little.
Your back is straight and not arched forward or backward, and your abdominal muscles are mildly contracted.
Smoothly sliding your foot from heel to toe, you walk.

PIXEL

SET REALISTIC GOALS

• Get 75 minutes of severe aerobic exercise, 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise, or a combination of the two per week. But even a little bit of exercise is beneficial.
• At least twice a week, perform strength-training activities for all the major muscle groups.

You can see where you started and get inspiration by keeping track of how many steps you take, how far you walk, and how long it takes. Imagine how satisfied you will be when you discover how many miles you have covered each week, month, and year.
This can be done by using an app or a walking journal.

BENEFIT OF WALKING

• No charge.
• Suitable for novices? Yes. When you first start exercising, walking is the best choice. You can move at your desired speed or pace. As you improve, increasing your pace and covering larger distances is simple.
• Outside: Yes. You can stroll through a nature route, around your neighborhood, or on a school track. Consider walking inside a mall if the weather is poor.
• Yes, at home.
• You can get about on foot. You can even walk inside if you have a treadmill.
• Equipment necessary? Besides your walking shoes, nothing. Choose footwear with an arch support and a slightly raised heel.

CONCLUSION
Walking relieves stress, is fun, and is beneficial to your health. So why not make it your preferred form of exercise? Walking frequently over time may assist to lower body fat and enhance heart health.

REFERENCE

• Mayo clinic
• Today diet and fitness
• WebMD
• Abbott