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for 30 minutes daily three or more walking depends
times, a week has been shown to on how fast you
help prevent bone loss in people in walk, your body
premenopausal women when people type, and how flat
and may also help promote bone the surface you
turnover (the resorption of minerals walk on is
as old bone is broken down to form
Have you seen the painted feet on the roads and paths in the Estate? new bones). 5. Improves
Brain Health
3. Boosts Your Immune When done
System regularly,
Physical activity like walking is known moderate-
to boost the immune system. A single intensity exercise
30-minute walk can temporarily like walking may
increase the level of specific immune increase brain
cells in the blood. Research shows volume in regions
that people who exercise regularly responsible
get fewer viral infections and have for processing
less severe symptoms when they get information and
sick than those who don’t exercise cognitive skills
regularly. like memory and
learning. In older adults, frequent, 7. Helps Build Community
4. Promotes Weight Loss leisurely walks have also been found Going for a walk with others is a
Walking burns calories, which to decrease the risk of developing healthy social activity and can help
promotes weight loss. Walking 30 Alzheimer’s disease and other forms prevent feelings of loneliness and
minutes a day, at least five days a of dementia. isolation. Walking with others can
week, can effectively promote weight also promote a sense of camaraderie,
and body fat loss. Walking combined 6. Improves Mental Health along with accountability,
with a low-fat diet was found to be Walking naturally releases mood- encouragement, and motivation to
more beneficial for losing weight boosting endorphins in the body, stick with a walking routine.
than diet alone. and research shows that the more
steps you take, the more your mood
How many calories you burn from improves. Jan-Louis

HOW TO WALK: TIPS FOR STARTING

A WALKING ROUTINE

If you are ready to start a walking routine, start slowly How much you need to walk to get benefits can vary by
and only do what you can to avoid injuries. age.

Always consult a healthcare provider before starting a WHEN YOU MAY SEE RESULTS?
walking program.
When you see results will vary by how much you walk
HOW LONG? and at what intensity, along with your fitness level.
But any walking will be better for you than no walking,
It's recommended that adults get 150 minutes per even if it's just for a few minutes a day.
week of moderate-intensity physical activity like walk-
ing. The total minutes can be broken up into smaller SUMMARY
increments throughout the week, and more than 150
minutes per week of physical activity is associated with Walking daily has a host of benefits for your body,
increased health benefits. mind, and emotions. Research has also shown regular
walking can help extend your life. Some walking is bet-
HOW MUCH? ter than not walking at all, and even shorter daily walks
can boost your health. If you're new to walking, start
Although 10,000 steps a day is popularly used as a slowly to avoid injury.
walking goal, studies show you don't need to walk that
much to reap benefits. Walking 2,200 steps or more A daily walk can help your body stay healthy, boost
daily has been found to reduce the risk of heart dis- mood and energy levels, burn calories, and even pro-
ease. long your life.

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