benefits of walking daily
Spring is a great time for outdoor activities as everything comes back to life and greenery abounds.
As people's awareness and literacy about health increase, more and more people are falling in love with exercise.According to surveys, among the most common exercises for people,brisk walking accounts for 36.93%and has become the first choice for most people! Various brisk walking competitions and marathons are being held enthusiastically. In a 2017 global ranking of the most active walkers, Chinese people topped the list with an average of over 7,000 steps per day.
Why do so many people like brisk walking? What are the benefits of walking?
Brisk walking is an aerobic exercise between strolling and racewalking. It is simple, safe, and effective, suitable for people of all ages and genders.
Brisk walking can be done anytime and anywhere, making full use of fragmented time, which is especially beneficial for busy professionals. It also has low venue requirements, making it very convenient to exercise.
The World Health Organization points out that physical inactivity is the number one killer causing chronic diseases. Hypertension, high blood sugar, high blood lipids, fatty liver, and osteoporosis are all directly or indirectly related to a lack of exercise. Brisk walking is simple and widely accepted, offering significant health and social benefits in preventing chronic diseases.
The British Ramblers Association and the Macmillan Cancer Support charity jointly point out that "walking can be considered a special medicine for treating cancer." Walking briskly at a pace of 100-120 steps per minute for about 1.6 kilometers daily has significant benefits for the treatment and recovery of breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer.
Healthy weight loss.Brisk walking can mobilize over 90% of the body's skeletal muscles, burning excess calories and fully burning fat, leading to natural and healthy weight loss.
Enhances cardiovascular and pulmonary functions.During brisk walking, the heart rate increases, cardiac output rises, and lung ventilation improves, making the heart muscle stronger, lung capacity larger, and cardiovascular and pulmonary functions better.
Relieves stress and improves sleep.After walking for a while, people gradually enter a state of relaxation, and the brain secretes endorphins, which help alleviate tension and improve mood. Additionally, moderate exercise can improve sleep quality and increase energy levels.
Expands social interactions and makes new friends.During brisk walking, you can meet more like-minded friends, expand your social circle, and become more optimistic and emotionally stable.
Makes you feel younger.Regular brisk walking can reduce the risk of age-related diseases and overall mortality, making the body healthier, slowing down the aging process, and making you feel younger.
With so many benefits of brisk walking, what are you waiting for? Start walking now!
During brisk walking, it is recommended to open the Codoon APP, activate the walking mode, and track data such as steps, distance, step frequency, time, and calories burned to control your exercise volume and prevent under or over-exercising.
When walking,you should try to choose comfortable walking shoes. It is best to choose shoes with thick soles, good elasticity, and cushioning to avoid injuring the arch of the foot.
Currently, the Codoon Smart Walking Shoes LT01, originally priced at 399, are on special promotion. Whether you need them for yourself or as a gift for your parents, they are a very worthwhile purchase.
Take more walks in your free time and don't miss out on the beauty of life!