WALKING FOR GOOD HEALTH
[Health Benefits of Walking] Some of the benefits include: • Increased cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lung) fitness. • Reduced risk of heart disease and stroke. • Improved management of conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain or stiffness, and diabetes. Summary Walking for 30 minutes a day or more on most days of the week is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. If you can’t manage 30 minutes a day, remember ‘even a little is good, but more is better’. Walking with others can turn exercise into an enjoyable social occasion. See your doctor for a medical check-up before embarking on any new fitness program, particularly if you are aged over 40 years, are overweight or haven’t exercised in a long time. Source: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/walking-for-good-health