Walking is a Powerful Medicine

KEEP_ON_RUNNING

Interestingly, most studies of exercise use walking as the activity of choice. And they have revealed some extraordinary information about what this most fundamental of workouts can do.

It supports weight loss and weight maintenance.
It reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke.
It fends off diabetes by improving the body's ability to use insulin.
It eases the pain and stiffness of arthritis.
It keeps bones strong, which prevents osteoporosis.
In women, it relieves premenstrual and menopausal discomforts.
It improves sleep.
It builds strength, flexibility, and stamina.

It enhances mental function.
It counteracts anger, depression, and anxiety.

As you can see, you have a lot to gain just from lacing up a pair of walking shoes and putting one foot in front of the other.

schnugglebug

I know in my fathers case his diabetes is now in remission due to walking every night after supper, and a more healthier lifestyle!
Time for me to start walking To

MEMA5

:flowerforyou: SO VERY TRUE...KEEP ON WALKING..PEACE ISSY:drinker:

Hmrjmr1

Yep been a longtime believer of walking since I had to stop running while still in the Army, due to Arthritis. It is the single most effective excercise since in most cases the injury risk is small. Hooah!

WarriorWomanMaxine

walking is a great exercise thanks for sharing that i didnt know half of the benifits xxx

ProudMomoftwo

Terrific post!
Thanks for sharing this information.
I love walking b/c it is something my whole family can do together.


Keep pushing forward...

rockabyesarojane

Interestingly, most studies of exercise use walking as the activity of choice. And they have revealed some extraordinary information about what this most fundamental of workouts can do.

It supports weight loss and weight maintenance.
It reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke.
It fends off diabetes by improving the body's ability to use insulin.
It eases the pain and stiffness of arthritis.
It keeps bones strong, which prevents osteoporosis.
In women, it relieves premenstrual and menopausal discomforts.
It improves sleep.
It builds strength, flexibility, and stamina.

It enhances mental function.
It counteracts anger, depression, and anxiety.

As you can see, you have a lot to gain just from lacing up a pair of walking shoes and putting one foot in front of the other.

so true.
glad to see something positive on the forums too!