Benefits of Walking Exercise

It is said that every person  has two doctors with him... his right leg & his left leg. A vigorous 5 mile walk can do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy man than any medicine or psychology. it is the easiest exercise for most individuals, one that can done without equipment  except good shoes, in most terrains & weather & also in very old age.

What we are talking about is not just walking but brisk walking. Here are the benefits of the same--

Why walking ?

Walking is the most natural exercise known to man.

Besides this, here are the other benefits of walking ---

2) Walking is good for the heart

The increased oxygen requirements lead to exercise for the heart. On a long term basis, it leads to a better circulation for the heart. Thus it reduces the chances of a heart attack.

2 ) Walking cuts fatigue
      Once daily brisk walking has become a habit, you start reaping the benefits.
Soon there is no need of any laxatives.
No more low back ache.
No more of that catch while bending.
Above all, in shape body is not easily fatigued.

3 ) Walking improves the posture.

4 ) Psychological benefits

Many studies have shown enormous psychological benefits of walking. It has been shown that daily walking habit reduces anxiety, tension & improves mood.

What is "brisk walking"?

It has been shown that what works best is not walking but "brisk walking". Scientifically, it correlates with the pulse rate that you should achieve for the maximum benefit. However, simply speaking, brisk walking means : a level that's not just strolling; but not out pf breath either.

How many minutes a day should one walk briskly?

No study has established the exact time for the maximum benefit. However 45minutes to 1 hour is a good guide.    

You can even incorporate it in your daily life style. That way you will automatically walk briskly to the office & for that matter anywhere. A short brisk walk is is worth two miles of ambling. That way you will easily get minimal amount of good exercise every day. And, as striding becomes a habit, you will soon get more exercise,  willingly. 

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Thats some good information! Written by Anisha on 2005-11-13 04:46:14 Thanks for this useful information

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Benefits of Walking Exercise Written by manishshah on 2007-05-08 15:05:51

Benefits of Walking Exercise Written by muscovite on 2007-08-15 09:49:15 WALKING IS DEF. NEEDED AS WE TEND TO AVOID A SIMPLE WALK DUE TO EASY ACCESS TO TAXI, RICKSHAW FOR SMALL DISTANCES  SHINDE

Benefits of Walking Exercise Written by heroo on 2007-08-15 10:21:29 i always use 2 walk , & agree that it v useful 4 ur health , rather i would say it is the best exercise.

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Benefits of Walking Exercise Written by balansatchit on 2007-08-15 11:39:38 You knoe all these. Just a reminder

Benefits of Walking Exercise Written by yespeeor on 2007-08-15 17:19:14 Whatever u have said is correct,I can tell u with authority, since walking for an hour or so daily is my routine.Healthwise or otherwise this piece of information is a simple, practicable health advice to be followed and above all it costs nothing.

Benefits of Walking Exercise Written by revathimnaidu on 2007-08-16 10:09:27 should start to do the same.

Benefits of Walking Exercise Written by rotella on 2007-08-16 10:28:06 35 to 45 aged group 5 km

Benefits of Walking Exercise Written by pradeepkumar22 on 2007-08-16 10:52:36 thank you it is an usefull tips

Benefits of Walking Exercise Written by kgirisankar on 2007-08-16 23:31:20 Yes, Walking is good exercise, walk 40 mins with max fast, it could burn your fat, you can reduce the weight by walking

Benefits of Walking Exercise Written by raman jain on 2007-08-28 16:05:16 yes very good exercise with many benifits.  one can walk any time .e in morning , in evening or even in night.  It is also written in "ayurveda" that after eating one should walk atleast 100 steps.

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Benefits of Walking Exercise Written by ragunathan on 2007-10-08 19:34:23 Superb. It is not the calories you take in, it is how you burn it. Walking is such an exercise to help you to be physically fit always.

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