Exercise doesn’t need to be complicated or even difficult. Something as simple as a daily quick walk can help you live a healthier life and stay fit!

Walking for HealthAccording to the Arthritis Foundation, the following are just some of the benefits from walking:

  • Improves circulation
  • Slows bone loss
  • Leads to a longer life
  • Lightens mood
  • Slows mental decline
  • Can lead to weight loss
  • Strengthens muscles
  • Improves sleep

Meet with one of your friends or family members and take a brisk walk around your own neighborhood. To ensure you get the most benefit out of your walk, make sure you have proper workout gear and plan out your walk ahead of time. Wear the right shoes with the best arch support and choose your route carefully for safety. If you are wondering how long you should walk, “Thirty minutes a day is where we see great health benefits,” says Rick Richey, master instructor with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). If you’re prepared, you’ll not only find your walk energizing but relaxing as well!

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