Today is the American Heart Association’s National Start! Walking Day. I challenge you to join me to grab your sole mate and carve out 30 minutes and take a hike walk! Why does the American Heart Association want us to walk?
Research has shown that the benefits of walking and moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day can help you:
- Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
- Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Improve blood lipid profile
- Maintain body weight and lower the risk of obesity
- Enhance mental well being
- Reduce the risk of osteoporosis
- Reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer
- Reduce the risk of non insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes
Now I really must go…
