Everyone Wins with Fitness Walking
Fitness walking has something for everyone, even people who are already fit. Walking is one of the safest ways to condition your body aerobically. It can boost your energy, help you lose weight, and reduce stress. You may even make new friends!
Physical Benefits
- Walking strengthens your heart and lungs, and tones your muscles.
- When walking, your feet land with less impact than in other sports. This reduces chances of muscle, bone, and joint injury.
- Regular walking improves your cholesterol levels and lowers your risk of heart disease. And it helps you control your blood sugar if you have diabetes.
- Walking is a weight-bearing activity, which helps maintain bone density. This can help prevent osteoporosis.
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Personal Rewards
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- Taking walks can help you relax and manage stress. And fitness walking may make you feel better about yourself.
- Walking can help you sleep better at night and make you less likely to be depressed.
- Regular walking may help maintain your memory as you get older.
- Walking is a great way to spend extra time with friends and family members. Be sure to invite your dog along!
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Before you start walking, check with your healthcare provider if you are new
to exercise, over 40, overweight, or a smoker; or if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, or any other medical condition that concerns you. Your healthcare provider can help you get started.
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This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care.
Only your doctor can diagnose and treat a medical problem.
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