The many Benefits of Walking
You probably hear often enough the expression ‘take a hike!’ You know what? Health experts are actually encouraging you to follow that particular advice
Walking, or the art of traveling on foot, is the natural means of transportation for humans. However, with today’s society full of vehicles, walking is slowly becoming a lost art. And this should not be, health experts say, as walking has numerous benefits to us.
Here are some that we have compiled just for you.
Health Benefits
Walking is a cardiovascular workout that can help reduce the risk of heart disease; aids in the alleviation of depression and back pains; increases muscular strength; improves coronary condition; reduces risks of infection and hypertension; aids in maintaining a healthy weight; and curbs the decrease in bone density.
Likewise, it also helps in maintaining flexibility and coordination hence, reducing the risk of falls. Like almost all forms of exercise, it adds more health and zest to your life.
Social and economic benefits
Aside from the obvious health benefits, walking can also have a very large social and economic impact in today’s society..
Walking is free. In comparison to the cost of operating a car, which is approximately 5,170 dollars a year, walking will not cost you anything.
In addition to this, walking will also give you more time to interact with others. Walking has been shown to improve self-esteem, alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, and improve mood.
Walking, particularly in pleasant surroundings and in the company of other people, offers many opportunities for relaxation and social contact.
Environmental Benefits
Moreover, walking is the only form of transportation that will not contribute to air pollution.
Motor vehicle emissions represent 31% of total carbon dioxide, 81% of carbon monoxide, and 49% of the nitrogen oxides released in the United States alone, and thus create 60 percent of air pollution.
Although individual cars are much cleaner today than they were in past years, if total traffic continues to grow, overall air quality will deteriorate. Moreover, cars and trucks burn millions of barrels of oil, a non-renewable energy source, every day.
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