10 proven benefits of brisk walking

In this fast paced world full of work load, mental pressure and bad food habits, people are getting many life style diseases like Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol etc at 30s or 40s even in mid 20s. To cope with these health issues walking can be a very effective exercise.

1. 30 to 40 mins per day brisk walk at 4.5 to 5kmph keeps your weight gain in check.

2. It also exercises your heart to deliver fresh blood over all body and strengthen your heart muscle as well as pumping power.

3. Regular brisk walk lower your bad cholesterol ( ldl), triglycerides and increase good HDL cholesterol.

4. Walking at moderate speed increases insulin sensivity to our body to manage blood glucose level efficiently and cuts the chances of developing type 2 diabetes significantly.

5.  It also releases feel good hormones in brain like oxytocin, endorphin, dopamine. and controls stress hormones like cortisol, adrinalin.Thus it keeps our mood better.

6.walking regularly help us to have deep sleep at night.

7. It also exercises our lungs with fresh oxygen to intake. 

8. It offers  excellent blood circulation through out body , and keeps our body parts  younger.

9.  Walking is a good choice for those who have osteo artharitis, It keeps our knee joints healthy by circulating fresh blood with nutrients and keeps the tissues and fluid safe.

10. It is also a safer exercise for those who are unable to vigorous exercise in gym or running.