The Benefits of Walking

Image via WikipediaWalking is a safe, simple, low-impact form of exercise accessible to just about everybody unless you have an injury that may prevent or limit the length or distance you are able to walk. In this case you can try walking in the pool which will have less impact on your joints, please seek advice from your doctor if this or any other actives you are able to participate in. Not only can it help you stay strong and fit, it can lower your blood pressure, reduce your risk of diabetes  or help manage it  and improve your mood.

The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that pedometer users increased their amount of physical activity by nearly 27 percent and decreased their body mass index.
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Walking is a form of aerobic exercise and is one of the easiest ways to increase your physical activity and improve your health. Physical activity increases your heart rate, strengthens your heart, and increases blood circulation through your body, bringing more oxygen and nutrients to your organs. Exercise also increases your lungs' ability to take in oxygen, lowers blood pressure, helps to reduce body fat, and improves blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Web MD states that, A recent study shows that if you have heart problems, a home walking program may be as beneficial as participating in a hospital- or clinic-based cardiac rehabilitation program.2 This can be important for people who don't have access to organized cardiac rehab.


A new study shows that even a little bit of weekly exercise is enough to lower blood pressure and improve overall fitness. The results showed that 30 minutes of walking three times a week -- even if it was broken into 10-minute walks throughout the day -- was enough to have a healthy effect on blood pressure as well as measurements around the waist and hip.