The Benefits of Walking

Being physically active on a regular basis can significantly improve your health and fitness. Walking is ideal for building exercise into your everyday life. It is also a perfect way to see the natural environment around you.

Physical inactivity has been described as the 'Silent Killer of our time'. Lack of physical activity is one of the biggest causes of illness. The World Health Organisation has found that nearly 60% of adult men and women do not take enough exercise to benefit their health.

Why Choose a Health Walk?

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Regular Walking can help improve your:

  • Confidence
  • Stamina
  • Energy Levels
  • Weight Control
  • Immune System
  • Life Expectancy

Walking can also help to reduce the risk of:

  • Strokes
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Stress and Anxiety
  • Coronary Heart Disease
  • Bowel Cancer
  • Arthritis
  • Poor Sleep Patterns

Interesting Fact:

A person weighing 62kg (just under 10 stones) would burn 12 calories per minute if they were running a mile in 9 minutes = 108 calories in total

The same person would burn 5 calories per minute if they were walking a mile in 20 minutes = 100 calories in total

The moral of the story . . . . . you do not have to run to burn off calories!! Walking is just as good!

How much should you do?

It is recommended that you aim to build up to 30 minutes of brisk walking 5 times a week. You are encouraged to walk at your own pace, but at a pace which makes your heart beat a little faster and your breathing a little quicker.

Remember . . . . . . . every little helps . . . . . . . so go on, start walking to a healthier you today!