Walking
It sounds too easy, but hold on a minute! Most of us walk from the time we are a year old to the time when the years seem old. You do not have to be taught how to do it. You can do it anywhere, anytime, with anyone. What is there not to like about walking.........maybe it's too easy.
So here are 20 facts to get you excited about walking
1. Walking slowly uses approximately 11 calories each 30 minutes (depending on how you do it).
2. Walking quickly could use 200 calories each 30 minutes.
3. Walking in the morning before breakfast is good for burning fat.
4. Walking reduces the risk of heart problems.
5. Walking on a regular basis will enable you to lose weight if you do not increase you food intake.
6. If you walk to a station on the underground in the next zone your tube ticket will cost less.
7. Walking does not require a membership fee or monthly payments.
8. Walking can help you reduce your cholesterol.
9. Walking can help you reduce your blood sugar.
10. Walking can help in the treatment of your blood pressure.
11. Walking can help you feel less depressed, by causing the release of the "feel good hormones" endorphins, from your brain.
12. Walking can improve your relationships, if you walk together you talk and spend time together.
13. Walking can improve your neighbourhood, by enabling you to see and meet neighbours on a regular basis you might otherwise only glimpse.
14. Walking can improve your job prospects, if it's your initiative at work, or you take your boss out for a work.
15. Walking can improve your environment, when you notice pleasant gardens and houses and get ideas for your own space.
16. Walking improves the local economy, you will notice the shops that you normally just whizz past in the car or bus.
17. Walking is better for the environment.
18. Walking helps you breathe more easily (the more you do it).
19. Walking gives you time to switch off.
20. Walking will undoubtedly make you healthier.
So what are you waiting for?
There are 11 parks and recreational grounds in Brent. Why not explore the open spaces of Brent? You could 'Take a Walk on the Wildside' or have a stroll around the block in your neighbourhood or at work. Why not go with a friend or loved one, it's safe that way and you will both reap the benefits.
It does not matter if you are 8 or 80 go on do it you will feel better for it. Aim for at least half an hour 3 times a week, outside, or if you must in a gym. Remember you could be half a stone lighter in a years time if
- that is the only change you make in your life now
- and you commit to it
- and you do not increase your food intake.
That is a dress size down for most women, or a lower waist size in trousers for most men. There will also be great benefits that you probably will not see, such as a fitter heart, more efficient circulation and stronger bones.
So why wait because of your weight, just walk”
Recommended Website Reading:
Wildlife walks in Brent
Walking in Britain
