How daily walking transforms your body and health

Exercise & Fitness
Written By Fatima Soltan

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Daily walking offers powerful health benefits that go beyond just physical fitness. Regular walks can improve cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure, support weight management, and enhance mood by reducing stress and boosting endorphins. Over time, walking can also strengthen muscles, improve balance, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Even short, consistent walks can have a lasting positive impact on your overall well-being.

Source

Lee LL, Mulvaney CA, Wong YK, Chan ESY, Watson MC, Lin HH. Walking for hypertension. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2021, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD008823. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008823.pub2.

Additional Reading

https://www.livestrong.com/article/13770740-walk-every-day-effects/

https://www.prevention.com/fitness/a20485587/benefits-from-walking-every-day/

https://www.verywellhealth.com/benefits-of-walking-every-day-11719538

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