20 Benefits of Walking 30 Minutes Per Day

  1. Reduces Risk of Heart Disease

  2. Helps to Maintain Weight

  3. Reduces Your Stress Levels

  4. Increases Your Energy Levels

  5. Helps to Boost Your Mood

  6. Gets the Blood Pumping

  7. Prevents Obesity

  8. Can Help to Reduce Anxiety

  9. Increases Functioning of the Lungs

  10. Increases the Body’s Access to Vitamin D

  11. Reduces the Risk of Cancer

  12. Can Improve Quality of Sleep

  13. Gives You Time to Practice Self Care

  14. Improves Coordination and Balance

  15. Improves Quality of Life

  16. Reduces the Chances of Diabetes

  17. Walking Can Spark Creativity

  18. Strengthens Bones and Muscles

  19. Can Improve Blood Pressure

  20. Can Help to Boost Your Immune System

Walking is a great way to improve your overall health and well being. A brisk walk for an average of 30 minutes a day for 5 days or 150 minutes of exercise per week can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke by 35% and type 2 diabetes by 40%. The same goes for jogging/running, so get out there and move!

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