Walking is always a great, easy, and natural way to get exercise. If you are looking for a reason to walk, look no further. Join us at Urban Vybe for a 5K, and you can even bring your dog! Saturday, July 23rd at 8:00 am we are partaking in a dog-walk-jog through the Shops at Lakeside. Join us for some early morning exercise. Just grab your dog and their leash and you are good to go! Come find out what walking can do for you.
The Benefits of Walking
There are numerous benefits to walking, including that it is easy and free. Simply walking 30 minutes a day can help you lose weight, improve your health, and boost your mood:
Weight Loss: A recent University of Pittsburgh study has shown that people who are overweight, did not change any other habits (eating or lifestyle), but began walking at a brisk pace each day for 30 to 60 minutes, lost weight, experienced improved moods, and their bodies were more toned. Another study found that anyone who walked four hours a week gained an average of nine pounds less as they aged, compared to those people who remained sedentary.
Improved Health: Walking can improve your health by preventing colds, osteoporosis, and peripheral artery disease. One-fifth of the elderly population suffers from peripheral artery disease which causes leg pain due to the impairment of blood flow.
Improved Mood: Not only do you enjoy a mood boost directly after walking, a regular regimen makes you feel good about yourself, and improves your self-confidence. Research has proven that walking for only 30 minutes three or four times a week can boost the mood of depressed individuals. Also, six weeks of taking a 20-minute power walk each day can give you the same benefits as a course of psychotherapy.
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