Page 8 - Boardwalk Issue 4 November 2024

ESTATE NEWS

COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT

Have you seen the painted feet on the roads and paths in the Estate?

Walking is an effective way to
decrease inactivity and increase
physical activity, which are known
to help prevent and manage heart
disease. Walking can also help lower
other risk factors for heart disease,
such as having excess weight, high
blood sugar and cholesterol, and
chronic stress.

Walking can also help manage
your symptoms and improve your
quality of life if you have heart
disease. For every 500 steps walked
per day, adults ages 70 and older
reduced their risk for heart disease,
stroke, and heart failure by 14.5%.

2. Strengthens Bones and
alking is more than just strengthens the heart and helps it Joints
a physical activity; it work more efficiently. A stronger Walking helps increase flexibility
Wis a powerful tool for heart boosts circulation, which and stability and strengthens major
connecting with others and building can help lower blood pressure and muscle groups that help support
a supportive community. improve your heart rate. bones and joints. Taking a brisk walk

While walking can be enjoyed as a
solitary pursuit, its social benefits
are often overlooked. Engaging with
fellow residence and being part
of a community can enhance your
experience in numerous ways, from
providing motivation and support
to fostering new friendships and
connections.

Many medical professionals and
health organizations advocate the
importance of regular physical
activity to promote health and well-
being. Walking is an easy, accessible
form of exercise that has many
health benefits.

You can now walk a 5-kilometre
route in the Estate, just follow the
painted foot prints.

BENEFITS OF WALKING
DAILY:
1. Protects Your Heart Health
The heart is a muscle, and like
any form of exercise, walking

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