Get Your Walk On
WALKIN’ DOES A BODY GOOD
You don’t have to run marathons or take endless spinning classes – here’s why plain old walking is the best thing for your body:
For your heart: Just 30 minutes of walking at least 3 times a week can lower your blood pressure. Plus, walking several times a week is just as effective as vigorous exercise when it comes to reducing women’s risk of heart disease.
For your brain: Walking boosts your brain’s production of endorphins, those feel-good chemicals that help ward off stress and depression and fight tension and anger.
For your skin: Like all cardio exercise, walking gets your heart pumping and improves circulation-and better blood flow means your skin looks (and IS!) healthier.
For your immune system: Walking 45 minutes a day, 5 days a week can help you cut your chances of getting a cold in HALF. Walking supports healthy circulation, which helps immune cells reach and kill viruses and bacteria more quickly.
For your bones: Weight-bearing exercise like walking helps build bone mass, which keeps bones stronger and fends off osteoporosis.