Hey there, workout freaks! Walking has a lot of benefits. People who
have cardiovascular problems are advised to walk regularly.
Have you ever thought of going for a walk everyday? It does quite a
bit of good for you. From burning fat and boosting your metabolism
to building stronger leg muscles, we’re talking all that AND more...
#1 Releases Tension Every person with a ‘9 to
5’ knows what it feels like to be under stress. The body adapts to sitting a particular way. This
gradually builds muscle tension. Especially if you’re not stretching to relieve yourself.
Walking everyday releases the tension in your muscles. Just make sure you’re
doing it in a safe and comfortable place. Going for a walk in a busy
downtown area is annoying and loud. Not to mention downright dangerous.
There will be a lot of noise and air pollution. These things can affect
your body in a negative way. So we would suggest that you try walking in the park.
Speaking of which, check out our video, "7 Popular Places in the World With Natural
Healing Capabilities." It will help you understand the benefits of connecting to nature. Moving on…
#2 Burns Fat
Going for a walk is a very effective method of burning fat. This is mainly
because when you walk, your body uses energy and burns calories
that are present in your body. This in turn helps to burn the extra fat.
If you’ve been trying to get rid of your fat for a while, you know it’s not an easy task.
Especially if you consume a lot of calories. This is why light exercises like walking help a lot.
Walking is specifically useful for people who don't have the time to work out. Just
remember if you really want to burn fat, you have to walk at a faster rate. This
will put pressure on the muscles, thereby causing your body to burn more calories.
The more calories you burn, the easier it becomes for your body to burn fat. The more fat you burn,
the closer you are to getting fit. Just make sure you don't exhaust yourself. The
idea is to lose fat, not energy. Along with burning fat it also helps another way, it...
#3 Boosts Metabolism
Yes, you heard that right. Walking can boost metabolism. Your metabolism is your body's
ability to convert your food into energy. It uses this energy as fuel to perform activities.
When your body needs more energy, it needs to burn more calories and with that, more fat.
This is when your body feels the need to boost the metabolism. So what do you do? A boosted
metabolism enables your body to perform tasks more efficientl, as you become more energetic.
A good metabolism helps cleanse the body of free radicals and toxins. More importantly,
it boosts the immunity of your body, while also helping to improve your mood. Considering
that depression has become a major health concern, a boosted metabolism will do you good.
It will also help patients who have hypertension. How? Well,
a healthy metabolism also improves your blood circulation. Speaking of which,
you can also watch our video on the food you need to eat in order to lower your blood pressure.
Let’s move on, shall we?
#4 Strengthens Leg Muscles
The strength of your lower body is very important. It enables
you to maintain a better center of gravity, which improves your body
balance. Walking is one of the easiest ways to make your leg muscles strong.
When you walk, your leg muscles are bound to move. As a result,
it builds strength and flexibility. Especially your hamstrings and calves.
This is why if you get used to walking in tougher terrain, it would be very useful for your body.
The more you challenge it, the more it is forced to adapt to the changes. Just
know that your body has a limit. Yes it can adapt,
but putting too much pressure is dangerous for your body. So naturally, we don’t recommend it.
As far as tougher terrain is concerned, you can try walking on mountains. But make
sure that you have some supplies with you. And make sure you are getting enough rest
during the trek. Once again, don't over exert yourself. You want stronger legs,
not tired ones. Speaking off tired, here’s something else walking does...
#5 Improves Sleep
If you get tired, you will find it easier to fall asleep. Allow me to elaborate.
We have already spoken about how walking helps burn fat. When you are spending a lot of energy,
you are bound to get tired. When your body is tired,
the brain sends signals that it needs to be rested.
This is when the sleep inducing hormone melatonin is released in your brain. Melatonin creates an
urge in your brain to fall asleep. This is why you easily feel sleepy. You can
try this out by taking a walk before going to bed. It will make you feel exhausted.
After waking up, you will feel rejuvenated. This is why you should take breaks in the middle of
your trek. Walking is also a good way to improve your sleep. So if you’re watching
this and have insomnia, maybe it’s time to put on your walking shoes and go out for a stroll.
#6 Enhances Mood
Your mood may not be as predictable you think. We sometimes experience mood swings. In many cases,
it could lead to a period of depression. Well don't worry,
there’s a simple solution for this. You just need to go out for a walk.
There have been many speculations about the link between mood and physical exercise.
Why? Well, walking releases endorphins. These components help us to stay calm.
More importantly, it stimulates your brain and improves your mood. With a better mood,
you would be able to go through your regular day with more enthusiasm.
Another important thing is the positivity it brings to you. When you are feeling positive,
it will reflect through your mentality as well as physical health. So the next time
you feel bad about yourself, head out for a walk. You’ll return feeling better. Well,
it is the effect of the endorphin that is naturally present in your brain.
Before we continue, we would like to suggest you watch our video, "8 Exercises That Help Fight
Depression And Make You Feel Happy." If you are going through depression or know someone who is
then this video is for you. Make sure that you check it out. Alright, enough of that...
#7 Improves Digestion
Due to our excessive consumption of oily, fast food, indigestion has become a common problem.
There’s no way you haven’t experienced it at one point or another. I know I have.
Indigestion isn't something we like to think back on. If not treated or taken care of,
it could lead to major problems including infections and inflammation in your stomachs.
Keep in mind, we aren’t trying to scare you. We’re just giving you the facts.
Just don't take the risk. Try taking a 5-minute walk after a
meal. Walking requires energy and energy comes from burning the food
that has been consumed. This could help speed up the digestion process.
Apart from that, it will also boost your hunger. In the long run, this
could prevent problems like loss of appetite. There you go, another reason to walk everyday.
Do you walk everyday? Would you consider it after
watching this video? Let us know in the comments, we would love to hear from you.